Notes of Interest in Feminine Topics. dats With Lofty Knot—Fancy Waists Wont Be Snubbed— Making a Saddle Skirt, *t.:, Ete, KNOT, point Knot, upon in WITH LOFTY Perhaps the rbout the new mushroom-liket which per 0 many new chapeaux. You see it ibbon and lace and sekuinned net, and you to in what it will greet decorations HATS impressive hats is the lofty most ‘ches t interests wonder fabric next These nodding he charm of plumes and long-stemmed ‘oses; they vield with every inclination of the Some of them are only rosettes; loopings you. possess head. others, in any case, they are serious phases ot spring milinery. ambitious FANCY WAISTS WON'T BE SNUB- BED. In spite of authentic accounts from he most celal sources and of endless nubs from the tal.ors and dressmak- ra, the ubiquitous fancy waist makes ts elegant and fascinating appearance 1g8 in spring and # 1 vy not GoOowii, will for the very and » of the running parated velvet ribbon over A very Lew to make fi the edge, Gold muci may dress very satin parasols brought and ated gold small bong are much used match placed upon a Lunches out tre to a Dresden An immense bow of the daisies trimmed at expense, to the heart parasol of these flowers, THE NEW The sailor hat is allowed to go out MILLINERY ¥ nin + too becoming 1 ff Fauld Of I23NIon, with trim- resemblance season it is so loaded down ming that it to its original self Of course during midsummer plain untrimmed hats of this shape will be worn by young girls, and even by some of the older women, although the latter do not patronize them so much as a year or two ago. i There seems to be no fixed law as to | what kind of straw is the smartest in sailor hats; the fine straws and the Panamas seem rather more popular, but there are a great many of the rough braid. The under brim is now covered with a cream net, or bound with velvet, or made of a contrasting color, and the top or crown is fairly loaded down with flowers. Roses, primroses, lilacs( pur- ple and white), gardenias, and cow- slips, all and many more are used, and the stiff bows of ribbon or velvet which | are interspersed give the needed effect of heizht. All the hats have the brim turned up ¢t the back, and flowers bears littie the the hair, A smart sailor hat of fine black straw the crown is encircled with different colors, looking as natural though just picked. At the are narrow ends of black velvet, back the brim is entirely roses us eft “idle ind nt covered red closely massed together, Quite in contrast to gardens is a hat of the with black brim and the crown of black a different straw. This is trimmed with black ribbon velvet, and the left side a bunch of stiff black The effect is odd, smart, but vet not becoming to every face, as Harper's the flower sallor shape the lines Bazar DONT'S Don't wear a skirt tan eight Don't Don't are decidedly severe, FOR WHEELWOMEN that inches of your boot, shows mo wear black boots. try to raise your hat to an happen to an alpine, to sidewalk. quaintance because you wearing a de Don't nearest rby or allow your the escort side, your place, horse for gee that the driver of a to mak room The jangle of the bell may frighten you turning out heree, and is sure to annoy the dr Don't if the 1 to flx your lanter stand in the middle ¢ 30 thal 1 than one color # luding ha i are going uj own so fas a rd vol i and a cya annot con- wheel ause h ia a fool st not be New York FASHION Parisian NOTES. authority is Some gible for the announcement that respon- gloves embroidered with black are considered date with black effective gar- of grass Mauve and green velvet, immings,, make ments, and the combination linen with black glace #ilk 1s one of the novelties, very The sleeve of the moment certainly has length to recommend it almost in very becoming. for drawn to cover hearing purposes, left. belt of velvet-edged taffeta ribbon and a collar to match, are essential if the wardrobe is to be kept up to date, A very is made of shot peau de sole covered with cream guipure which is traced with tiny brilliants. Frills of whit chiffon finish the epauletie sleeves, and black velvet ribbon forms the belt and with a roll of black velvet just at the edge. ‘Quantities, of pink roses cover the crown and are put under the brim at the back, wifile stiff narrow bows of white ribbon and black velvet are put in among the roses. Another hat, the same shape, is of blue straw trimmed with red carnations and black and white ribbon bows, while at the back are knots of bright red gauze instead of the flowers, In Panama a charming model has a parrow brim bound with black velvet; Pouched bodices have vigorously re- newed their popularity, and some of the latest models are pouched at the back as well as the front. A wide folded belt is the usual accompani- ment, and it should be made of black satin if you would look slender, Boleros of lace or combinations of lace embroidery and beads are a good investment for summer gowns, and a very attractive bolero can be made out of a plece of wide edging with a box- in gray and tan wre plain, trim bands decorated Oar ecru lace, as you + little gar- them very attractive * though they are perfectly plain, for bright colors in satin, brocades and taffeta The rit fp 1 GOBIBN8 anda are the rule, fioral { tof iil LAS bon plain. colors in giripe and are chiefly will be worn belts, in i} ACTOss of ribbon daimily gown or vie for ould be sleeves an A very t poult de sole has embroidered grass » silk, and the jabot th crewne lace ap- a large wardrobe y DADKruptl stock, 80 turned & vf hg ARTY % gcme perfect, many ‘mis- ¥ { ew damaged goods, A really he held up uy golden fits’ and a fine four 07 gpecimen like this wdmiration a tawny length of price at a bazaar, an sheeny brings quite a high d many of my |} ¢ t 3 # : 5e friends, weary of working crewel, or perpetuatin lasting iy of many the niions i (in some and cannot are often induce a snake to si his skin with due regard ¥ “These ladies argue that it is a tobacco pouch or blossoming braces age man snake skin.” readily invests in a good New York Herald, A Contrary Flag. If ever there was anything in the Chinese flag. It will be recalled that it is one of the gayest of national ban- The body of the banner is of a pale yellow, About one thousand years ago, so the story Japanese, They prepared for a great invasion. As a prophecy of victory they adopted a standard which is that of the present time. They took the Sun of Japan and made it very small This they put in front of the dragon's mouth to express the idéa that the Chinese dragon would devour the Jap- anese, It happened, however, that the Chinese fleet, conveynig an army of 100,000 men, was wrecked on its way to Japan by a great storm, and all but three of the 100,000 per'shed. The re. suit of the recent war has not been any more convincing than the first affair, that the Chinese flag has been cor rectly conceived.—Pittsburg Dispatch HOW IT WORKED, A Practical Demonstration Proved Its Value Completely, nents in Ther e are n through w hie 1 he woe live twice, Such a mo English member of whose efforts to provi for Journal tells an amn tertainment his ing si on when It was iu the early days don “district messer ; the convenlent arrangement hich had for i the Uni ted States was taking root in England The desirability of himsel! with such an addition to bis comforts by the M. P., took steps to have a eall-box placed in his the some years flourished in providing wis recognized and he house, Accordingly workmen came and set to work, The chosen representative of a body of the English have wople was in haste to ’ the business completed, for he was that day to entertain some friends at dinner, and desired greatly them his latest Juxury The far sHOW foreman He prom ised in any case to fit call-box that day, but he being able to connect The dinner the guests, and of Parliament up the held out little Le pe of with the office, hour eame, and with it men ber the ha olty PAPERS QUICKLY FASTENED. Feeds 1050 Replenishing, Fastener Without Staple Staples can be filled on the top of ti pers, drives $140 the « Hes {he cline and feeds ti the next great imp 3 1 took $4 “We have now in America a popula tion of and yet three-quarters of belong the the criminal Dwight 1.. Moody, in his initial paper # ¥ T0000 000 a million, we are told, class.” writes Ladies’ Home Journal. “And this in Christian America, It is said that in six months thirty graduates of two large European universities were found by one rescue mission in New York City. Nor are the American colleges without representatives in the great city slums, Our daily papers are but a living chronicle of the fearful hold which sin has upon us as 2 naticn. A man must have lost all his senses who says that sin is pot inherent, that it is only a physical weakness which cul ture may ultimately overcome, Veneer- ing the outer man will wake him no better within” —— a; A ——— A Popular Preacher, Mrs. Pew-—-What a blessing it Is to pear Mr. Olly preach! ! Mrs. Stole—He's perfectly splendid, vo wonder he's popular. Why, he reaches so beautifully that the wick. er one is the better Mr. Olly makes pne feel.—Boston Transcript. Proved, Before—Do you love me? “1 swear.” After—~Do you love me? “Haven't 1 quit swearing 7"~De.rolt 'ribune, FARM AND GARDEN NOTES, Notes of Interest on Agriculiural Topics. £ 1 » shorthorn Carrots~Want Trying Varle. ties of Turkeys—Cetting Rid of Cut Worms, Ete. Ete. SHORTHORN WORTH will say corn ny griihs vi care to risk a corn crop this sea- Od The white grub rarely does much DV BODWInNE timothy se after the uckwheat unekwheat 1 much £3 1 s . on ree “. win 11 keep the grass from gr in iothy will 3 make pore ang winter, will produce a hay crop next year Boston Cultivator CARE OF DAIRY UTENSILS. There would be lesa poor butter on the market if more atteation were given to the care of the dairy utensils They should be washed as soon as possible after being used, as the longer the milk remains in them the harder they are to clean. First rinse in cool water to remove the milk, never use hot, as this cooks the milk and causes it to adhere to the veaseis. After rin- ging wash thoroughly, or what is bet. ter still, with steam If it ig avaliable, This scalding is very easential and ghould be thoroughly done, After scalding turn upside down in a clean exposed place where they will get the full benefit of the sun, as this helps wreatly to keep them sweet, deal of attention, as they come in con- tact with all the milk. If cloth strain- ers are used they are difficuit to keep clean, A cheap grade of cotton flan nel used nap side up makes a good strainer, and if only a small piece is each stralningn. All tin utensils should be as free from seams as possible, hence, of course, dressed tin is best. If there are seams or corners they should be filled with solder s0 as to leave no mine DE Ton will Wooden for mas, ¢ 10 keep lodwing places 71 po A fow ites’ worl ive mu tory the they are to take y BUF, ik, hut be ob- hauled, a be re to have ¢ Cans hould be ferm and as churn, washed ind if taken ' #8 io another tightly mo faint. tensile for then treated in and brew. i for they high fodder brought be at all r& who iter and grain farm is near. be that a grain depend on elation need : t far to put barns But in every case if the grain in any East. afford to feed where it is prob- Western far- oats or corn to sell at Corn is so cheap im ny parts of the West that it is near- uite 1 cal ag coal for cheap, but , and worth i orn grain and oats mired 1o- and ground make an excellent grain ration for cows whose main feed is aged But wheraver corn is advanced to the earing stage, there will probably be enough carbonaceous nutrition in the silage. Ground oats with some wheat bran will make a bet- ter ration with such silage than will more corn. On farms too far from the station to make it easy to buy Wast- ern corn, oats ought to be grown more than they are, not, of course, to be sold in the market, but to be fed to milch cows and thus increase every product of the dairy.—American Culs tivator. a8 Brown state he can better forum 1i8 COWE LAI grown than to sell it. It that not even the in grow ¢ ned 4 prices more nitrogenous Corn as 4 wihner Corn. The Vagabonds of Siberia, In many parts of Siberia there wan- der about from village to village larg numbers of men and women who known as “vagabonds.” These Russians and Poles—people who haw or are the descendants of criminals ¢ outlaws, 5 These “vagabonds” are passporiles effective control, tural labor. Le The scheme, it is believed, has the hearty support of the Czar, who is pre- private means to further its succes
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