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Brocades Express the Vogue for Flowered Fabrics
Yellow Favored Evening Shade Glittering
Trimmings On the Wane Angel Sleeves Of
Lace Leave the Arm Bare To Shoulder.

skill of a great couturier and the re-
suit Is a simple dignity of line that
could not be surpassed. The Sake
blue brocade which forms the skirt
trails backward in easy lines and is
looped up-or rather, a separatei
breadth of the brocade is looped up
to form the Watteau pleat extending
from shoulder to knee. The black
shadow lace completely wells the bod-l
Ice, which is of SAKE blue chiffon over,
flesh pink tulle, and extends down.
ward at the back at either side of thel
pleat, the ends of the deep lace f1ounc-i
ing being mitred at the back of thel
train. The very pronounced decolle-'
tage is outlined with cut Jet beads
A feature of this costume that,
should not be missed. Is the narrow
strap of dull silver braid-almost in;
the shade of the blue brocade-whichi
holds the skirt In against the figureI
from knee to ankle. This strip of
braid, attached under the looped drap-i
cry at the back, Is fastened at the,
lower end to the inner side of a Jewell.
ed anklet, so that the silken skirt cl ngs'
closely to the limb with every step.
The pleatins of black lace wells thel
foot in its buttoned strap slipper, un-,
der the slash-of the skirt.
Glittering Anklets Replace Jeweledi
Heels.
Quite in line with the favor for,
Oriental effects is the vogue of the,
alklet of metal; but unlike the true.
Oriental anklet. which is -sually loose
bangle, the fashionable anklet fits
snugly and fastens with a concealed
clasp, like bracelet. When the slip
per buckles are set with rhinestones,,
the anklet is also rhinestone decorated,
or even diamond-set in some In,
stances; and there are Oriental designs
of dull gilt or silver with cabuchon
settings of jade, coral and turquoise.
If the ankle is very. very slender, the
heavy encircling band of jewel-set
metal calls attention to its slenderness;
but alas for the ankle that is the.
least bit thick, for the conspicuous
ankAet will make 1t appear several
times thicker and clumsier than it.
really Is!
The Square Decolletage Worn Again.
After a long perioE Of v shaped
evening bodices, the square decolletage
is appearing once more. Three Co.'S
tunes showing square cut at the
back are pictured today-the SAKE
blue and black gown just described; a
charming debutante dinner gown of
flowered silk crepe with lace "angel"
sleeves and wonderful creation in
black and yellow--the most striking
costume on today's page. Only the
ifiowered crepe gown, however, Is
square-cut at both back and front, the
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'dispensable adjunct of we'll appoint
ed sleeping couch. These bolster like
pillows in their rich covers are used
now in place of the hideous uphol-
stored rolls which were a French in
novation and never looked appropri-
ate or graceful on American beds.
For the mans bedroom something
more dignifled than lace-covered satin
is desirable and an excellent example
of tasteful bed covering was Geen in
linen cover embroidered In dragon
design. The spread to match had the
dragon design in the center and q
simple scroll border design around
the edge within the narrow cluny
finish. This bed-set was made Of
neutral toned green linen. the em-
broidery done in two darker shades OF
green. Natural linen embroidered In
brown makes an attractive bed-set for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01

upon the bed and it's fittings
in the handsomely furnished
- y bedroom-though not half so
much emphasis as in earlier centuries
when the couch of monarch was as
impressive and costly as his throne
and even the humble beds of poor folk
were hung with canopies and valances
of as expensive material as the purse
could afford. The royal bed was al
ways placed upon a dais and its hang
ings were usually of costly velvet and
brocade decorated with much gold
embroidery and the royal arms en-
broidered in elaborate effect. Perhaps
this aristocratc notion of raising the
sleeping couch high above the rest of
the room is the explanation of high
bedsteads in Colonial times. Our
grandmammas climbed nimbly or
notwithstanding to their age
and condition-up specially built lit
tie fight of steps and plunged into
their billowy feather beds. made COM
Portable first by warming-pan filled
with hot Goals from the sitting room
hearth.
Even to this day the Breton peas
ants climb up in much the same way
to their queer cubbyholes in the wall.
A Breton bed Is an impressive affair,
provided with sliding panels which are
closed during the day. The woodwork
and paneled doors of these beds are
carved by the peasants themselves and
artists ransack the country for the
dark, carved Brittany beds which they
bring across the sea and have made in
to sideboards and bookcases. The
woodwork of such a bed, in this coun-
try, is worth about four hundred dol
lars, though an age-darkened, hand
carved Brittany bed can be bought
from its peasant possessors for much
smaller price--or could be before the
peasants acquired some of the sophis-
tication of the age,
Colonial fashions in furniture, re-
vived, have brought back the four
poster with its tester and It's valance of
dimity or fresh print, and such bed
is a comfortable looking affair." though
as far as comfort goes, most of us far
prefer the modern springs and hair
mattresses now placed In these fine
old bedsteads. to the ancient feather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
Notes and Notions.

nineties are no longer seen in up-to-
date drawing rooms and have been
replaced by tall, slender vases and
candlesticks in the simplest possible
forms. White bric-a-brac Is exceed
ingly fashionable; l. e., white plaster
jugs and Jars, white china or com
position candlesticks in the form of
Ionic columns; and the silver vase ia
especially favored. Roses, lilacs. vio-
lets and sweet peas are exquisite in a
silver vase which reflects the colors
in the flowers, and such a vase seems
particularly well adapted for the pur-
ity of white blossoms like lilies of the
valley.
A CLOTHESLINE THAT WINDS UP
AUTOMATICALLY.
"HIS new convenience for the
dweller in small quarters ia ex-
actly like the tape measure that
winds itself up the moment one lets
go of the end. except that the clothes
line is of course designed on a larger
scale. The line Is wound round and
round on wheel betwee.1 two cir
cular discs of wood and the END re
the line Is knotted over a rubber ring
One hooks the ring over a protecting
nail, walking away with the line and
allowing it to unwind from the wheel.
II the pressure Is released and one
walks toward, not away from the end
of the line. the line winds itself m
automatically on the wheel betweef
the discs.
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satin match this turquoise gown.

satin match this turquoise gown.
Charming dancing frocks In ankle
length are made of pastel tinted lans-
Idowne with short Greek tunics OF lace.
belted at the waist and caught up on
the shoulder with garlands OF chiffon
roses. The angel sleeves of floating
lace. which leave the arm quite bare
from shoulder to finger-tip are not
favored for debutantes who usually
wear little puffed or frilled sleeves of
lace or tulle matching the rest of the
bodice drapery. Gloves are drawn or
almost Immediately when the dance
begins for 1t would be as uncom-
Portable to go through ono of the
vigorous modern dances "buttoned UP
in gloves" as one girl expressed 1t. as
to play a strenuous game of tennis
thus conservatively handicapped. -
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II
winter, tall. lissome and in.
flnitely chic In the perfection,
- of her costumes-but not pos
sessing a particularly pretty face-has
received SO many compliments about
her back-the grace of her shoulder
lines. the excellence of her coiffure, the
distinction of her cost'lmes-always at
the back; that she whimsically de-
clared the other day; Thereafter shall
say, Pray excuse my front and wheel
about to present my evidently most
pleasing view to our guests" i.
There Is more in a good looking
back than most women realize. After
all. it Is ones undefended back that re-
ceives most of the criticisms of other
people. Deferred by ones watchful
eyes, ones Wis Wis hesitates to make
too minute an inspection of ones en-
semble. 1t is impertinent to stare
boldly or to seem to criticise; but the
moment ones back is turned! Ex-
pert dressmakers realize this and give
due attention to the back of the cos
tune, the while one Is standing
patiently for a hitting" with critical
gaze in the mirror opposite at the front
of the creation under construction.
Somehow, it is hard to have the same
interest in the view Of ones apparel
which does not frequently meet ones
own eyes-never without the aid of
handglass or some specially arranged
mirror-that is felt in the obvious
front view; but it Is the back, never
theless, which should be most care
fully considered, and which the skill
full couturier does consider in all in
stances. fortunately for the prospective
wearer of the gown.
New Sleeve Draperies Emphasize Lines
OF The Back.
Lace Is lavishly used on the modern
evening costume; and just now deep
flouncings of very sheer, fine lace in
shadow and lierre patterns are draped
over bodice and arms so that the nat
ural curves of the figure are almost
entirely disguised, the long, clinging
skirt draperies achieving all that is
necessary in the way of lines. Some
times the deep lace Lertha trails far
down the back of the gown, absolute-
ly hiding the waistline: In other cases
it falls in two separate ends, at the
sides of Watteau pleat or a panel,
the ends of the lace mingling with the
drapery of skirt and train.
A handsome example of the former
arrangement is shown In the dinner
gown of Sake blue brocade and black
shadow lace, which has a deep bertha
of the lace and Watteau pleatat the
back. There Is absolutely nothing on
this gown but the soft blue brocade
and the rich lace; but the rich ma
terials have been combined with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
THE LAMP THAT CAN BE
CARRIED IN A TRUNK.

r F you travel about good bit and
hate tho homelessness of the high
l. lighted hotel bedroom. invest in one
of the Japanese parasol lamps, which
closes up and fits into compact box.
Silk parasol shade. electric bulbs and
cords come. complete. ready for the
travellers trunk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01

debutante of the
winter, tall. lissome and in
finitely chic In the perfection
y y of her costumes-but not pos
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10

call her, and these facts he has re-
duced to writing for the local histor-
ical society. The interesting paper
will later be read at a meeting and
then published.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. NJ. Smith have
returned from a visit of six weeks
with Mrs. Smiths mother, Mrs. Nc
Lain, and others relatives in Cleve-
land, Ohio. During the floods and
storms in the east two window panes
were blown from the home of Mrs. Nc
Lain. Much more damage was done
in the business section of the city than
in the residence part. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith are at the home of their daugh-
ter, Mrs Herbert d. Thompson, Seventh
avenue.
This office has received copies of
Asheville, North Carolina, papers from
Miss Ada Burnham, who, with her
mother, is spending the winter in the
south. The papers tell of the purchase
by the forestry department of the
United States government of about
1OO, coo acres of the famous Biltmore
estate owned by George w. Vanderbilt.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10

This is most wonderful external help
TO the muscles and tendons. 1t penetrates
the tissues, makes them plant to readily
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SO there is no longer a period Of pain, dis
comfort, straining, nausea or other symp-
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weeks of expectancy.
Mothers Friend prepares the system for
Inc coming event, and it's use brings COM
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has most marked influence upon the baby,
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And particularly to young mothers is this
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enables her to preserve her health and
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by having avoided all the suffering and
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muscle involved and is a sure preventive
for caking of the breasts.
You will find this splendid remedy on
sale at all drug stores at $1.00 a bottle,
and is highly recommended for the purpose
Write Bradfield Regulator Co., "a Lamar
Bldg, Atlanta, Ga, and they will mail you
sealed. very instructive book for expec-
tant mothers.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10
May be Means of Absorbing
Disease Germs in Most
Unexpected Manner.
Bid Farewell to All Blood and Skin
Diseases
Diseases.

The research laboratory of The swirl
Specific Co. has collected a. vast amount
Of information regarding the spread OF
blood diseases. In thousands of instances
the most virulent types have been the re-
suit of coming in contact with disease
germs in public places, and the apparent
cause. 1t Spreads with astonishing ra-
pidity, often injecting the entire system
in few days.
1t is fortunate, however, that there is
a remedy to cope quickly and thoroughly
with such a condition, and thanks to the
energy of it's producers the famous
S. s. S. may now be had at almost any
drug store in the civilized world.
This preparation stands alone among
specific remedies as a blood purifier. It
is somewhat revolutionary in its compo-
sition, since it accomplishes all that was
ever claimed for mercury, iodides, arsenic
and other destructive mineral drugs, ana
yet it is absolutely a purely vegetaple
product. There are more cases of artlc-
ular rheumatism, locomotor ataxia, pa
ant from the use of minerals than from
brought out in highly interesting book
compiled by the medical department OF
The Swift Specific Co., 127 Swift Blog.'
Atlanta, Ga. 1t is mailed free, togetner
with a special letter of advice to all Who
are struggling with a blood disease.
Get a S1.00 bottle of S. S. S. tO-oay "a
your druggist. 1t will surprise you NlM
Its wonderful action IN the blood.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10

L opened my eyes and ssoked at
them both with well feigned sur
prise. I rose slowly and bowed to
the lady facing me-a tall, dark
featured, handsome woman, leaning
on a crutch handled stick, and re-
garding me with keen, rapt inter-
est. I was sure who 1t was before a
word had passed her lips. This was
one of the missing sisters from Dark
street-Hyacintha."
"Mr. Lissamer," she said, in a
quick, embarrassed tone. 81 believe
I have the honor of addressing Mr.
Lissamer?" IF
Eyes, madam. Pray be seated"
II come on business of import
ance. I have just left Mr.. Kench, the
lessee Of the theater here" she said,
sitting down, thus abjured. My
name is-is-Nash-the daughter Of
the actor who-who died suddenly"
Yes: l thought it was you," I an
swered. II am glad you have come"
Then there was q pause. and /
signed to Mrs. Higginson-who look
ed extremely disposed to take seat
also-to leave us together. When
that estimable lady had departed
restraint had been removed by her
withdrawal
II fear I have been guilty of q
great piece of rudeness in stealing
into your room. in this way" she be
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10

While Mrs. w. Nehs was attending
the Aid society of the German Evan
gelic church yesterday afternoon, pre-
parations were being Dlade at her
home for birthday surprise upon her
return. On her way home she was
asked to come to the store to her son
to see the Monarch demonstration and
by considerable entreaty was per-
suaded to remain until the istore
closed and her son and wife went
home with her. On arriving home
she was greatly surprised to find the
table spread with a birthday cake,
candles in the center and about q
dozen friends awaiting to help her
celebrate her birthday. After the sup
per had been served the evening was
spent in social way. A heavy gold
band ring was presented Mrs. Nehs as
a remembrance of the dav.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10
Friday

A surprise was given William Metz
at his home on Eighth street last
evening. Supper was served to
twelve and music was furnished on
the victrola. A good time was had by
all.
Mrs. Fred Benham returned to her
home in Rockford today after visit
with Miss Christian Wright, Fifth
avenue. Mrs. Benham was formerly
Miss Grace Miller and taught in the
high school several years ago.
A note from G. w. Wadell says
that he spent the month of March in
Chicago looking after the publishing
of his new book. 1t will contain
about 800 pages and be much larger
than the former edition. He is at
Pennington, Missouri, and will spend
three weeks in Southern Missouri, be-
fore returning home.
Yesterday afternoon while turning
Tile curve ab Euc DSSAlS AtOSC Viz Eo0O-
lene motor car, owned by John Corbin
and being operated by one of the work
men, was struck by the afternoon
train from the south. The rider was
thrown one way and the pieces OF the
car flew in all directions. Another
chug wagon will be needed by the
linemen on this division.
II. L.. Skavlem of GAINESVILLE, who
recently spoke before the Sank County
Historical society, has been investiga-
ting the life of White Crow for some
time. White Crow was the father of
Yellow Thunder's squaw, long resi-
dent of Sank county. In writing the
life of White Crow Mr.. Ekavlem
learned much ioflMrs. Thunder, as he
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10

Girls who come home from school
or shop too tired to do anything,
need DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
These pills bring color to pallid
cheeks and lips, brighten the eyes
and give vigor to the tagging step.
They make the blood rich and pure
and this red blood carries new life
and energy to every part of the
body.
Every mother should know the
symptoms of lack of blood and be
alert to detect them in her daughter
before the damage has gone too
far. The peculiar waxy pallor,
colorless lips, swelling Of the feet,
complaints of being tired and feel
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Do not delay but get a box today
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build up your blood before your
bloodlessness takes the chronic
form.
If you cannot get DR.. Williams
Pink Pills readily near home send
fifty cents for one box or $3.50 for
half dozen, by mail, postpaid.
Two helpful booklets, Building
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to Women" giving more informa-
ton about the remedy will be sent
free to any address upon request.
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10

The price ranged from 81 TO $1S per
acre. Uncle Sam is making big pur-
chases of timber in the eastern states
under the Weeks Act. The account of
big forestry meeting is also given in
the papers.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10

TO BE CURED of rheumatism
j with all its lameness, aches and
pains, take Hoods Sarsaparilla. You
Nnust be sure to GET HOODS.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-04-10
Can't Help But
Admire Babies
Every Woman Casts Loving Glance at
the Nesting Cuddled In its Bonnet.

A wor1an's heart naturally responds to
the charm and sweetness of a pretty child,
and more so to-day than ever before since
the advent of Mothers Friend
The Washington times., 1913-11-20
This Horne-Made Cough
Syrup Will Surprise You
Costs Little, hut there n Moth
Ing Better at any Price.
Fully Guaranteed.

Here is a homemade remedy that
takes hold of q cough almost instantly,
and will usually conquer an ordinary
cough in "a hours. This recipe makes a
pint-enough for a whole family. You
couldn't buy as much or as good ready
made cough syrup for $50.
Mix one pint OF granulated sugar witn
\, pint of warm water. and stir min
utes. Put 21k ounces Of Pinex (nfty
cents WORTH in pint bottle and add
the Sugar Syrup. This keeps perfectly
and has a pleasant taste-childron like
it. Braces up the appetite and Is slight
ly laxative, which helps end cough.
You probably know the medical value
of pine in treating bronchial asthma,
bronchitis, spasmodic cough, and whoop-
ing cough. Pinex is a most valuable
concentrated compound Of Norway
white pine extract, rich in guaiacoi and
other natural healing pine elements.
Other preparations will not work in this
combination.
The prompt results from this inexpen-
sive remedy have made friends for IT In
thousands Of homes in the United States
ard Canada. which explains why the
plan has been initiated often, but never
successfully.
A guaranty Of absolute satisfaction
or money promptly refunded goes with
this preparation. Your druggist has
Pinex. or will get II for you. II not,
send to The Pinex Co.. Ft. Wayne, lpd.
-Adyt -...t
The Washington times., 1913-11-20
SOCIETIES
PROTEST ON MASS
American Federation Sends Let
ter to President and to
Cabinet Members.

A new element was injected today into
the protest of the Protestant clergymen
of Washington against certain features
Of the Thanksgiving mass at st. Pat
rick's, when II was announced that the
American Federation of Patriotic Socie-
ties had sent a letter to President VIII
son asking that he depart from the
custom of Presidents Roosevelt and
Taft in attending this service.
As in the case of the resolutions pre-
pared by the Rev. DIR. Randolph H.
Mckim, the Federation of Patriotic
Societies cites the bulletin of the Pan
American Union, OF December, 1912,
which says the mass has assumed an
Official character The letter to
President Wilson was dated November
6. and signed by ]. E. Smith, president
of the federation, and John A. Nc
Knight. secretary. r.E
The societies represented in the fed
Grafton which sent the letter to the
President are the Patriotic Order Of the
Sons of America, the Junior Order of
United American Mechanics. the Guard
ians of Liberty, Patriotic Order of Amer
leans. Daughters of America, Order of
United American Mechanics, Religious
Liberty Association, and Daughters of
Liberty. These organizations have fifty
courts in the District. o.,
Copies of the letter to the President
were sent to every member of the ,Cabi-
The Washington times., 1913-11-20
Concert Tomorrow
At Calvary Church

The Vaughn Class of the Calvary Bap-
tist Sunday school will hold its twenty
third annual concert tomorrow night
at the church. D. G. Angevine, former
tenor soloist of st. Johns Cathedral,
Denver. Col. win make his first public
appearance in Washington.
Others who will take part are A.
owen Penney, basso cantante: Mrs.
Helen Donahue Deyo. lyric soprano of
st. Maryarets; Mrs. Anna Brett Sum-
my, contralto soloist of Foundry NJ z.
Church, and Prof. Anton Kaspar, vio-
linlst. George II. O'Connor will sing hu-
morous songs, and Leroy Oldham will
give dialect readings. Charles l..
Houser will furnish an, instrumental
novelty. The accompanies are Louis
A. Potter, jr., Mrs. Herbert L. Davis,
and Miss Marie Higgins. 80
The Washington times., 1913-11-20

net. together with a personal letter
urging consideration. The protest was
first officially taken up by the fedora
ton at it's meeting November l. when
it adopted a resolution protesting against
President Wilson'S following the Gus
tom of former Presidents Roosevelt and
Taft. who attended these functions Of
ficially with their Cabinets"