ini Bote is LULLABY, Low, low, bylow, Dreamy eyes to slumber go, I Leard the moon-fay call, I Know, Droop thy tender eyelids sv, By-o, by-e. : cradie for the birds and thon estiing oa thy mother’s breast, Cradled in that fragrant nest, Sweetly rest, sweetly rest. ¥ The fireflies gleam In grasses tall, And over all the night dews fall, Sweet and low the moeck-birds eall, And dewy sleep has kissed thee, so By-low, bhy-low, ~0)'a Smith, in the Compen*.a. Woman's Home ~~ S25 5R5RS25252525252525252525252525 { christened her “Glitters” at first Bigot She was wearing tremulous oid earrings fully two inches long, acd they sparked and glittered the sunlight as moved her dark, feather-crowned head. 1 suppose wore a hat, but the effect ciraily feather; also she had sort of a bead chain round her ~-gid:8 beads—and they flashed glittered too. Her real name was Jane Em'ly, 1 caly discovered that later. For the rest was a fina, splendidly formed Young woman. She might have passed for a Gr. ek goddess—Junc, —had she not sold flowers at ing ani wora a brown m skirt and loose white had really good & perfectly magnific throat, I used great bunches of ing storks, more and frag rant pink carnations, masses of pale pink and deap crimson roses. for Cya- thia loved flowers and | loved Cyn: thia. My first acquaintance with ters” had something sensational about it. I was nearly the hero of a street fight. A coster belaboring a small and excessively patient had aroused my wrath, and the same stal. rar: gentleman was invittaz me take off my coat and Lave it out with him—and [ itched to do it, too, al though [ wore black cldth—when “Giitters” intervened, She swept out from the onlookers, a perfect hurricane in pet. ticoats, and with black flashing tongue told the coster plainly what she thought of him. B:fore she had finished [ felt sorry for the man— absolutely sorry. Here was a splendid Young woman telling him the moat un- pleasant facts about himse!f, and the crowd being with applaud- ed every point, With the appearance of a leisurely policeman her bharangue and a3 the crowd melted and a dejected coster drove a small donkey on, “Glit. ters” turned to me, flushed with umph “That's all right, guv'nor: [| kia do im any di, that lot—dirty beast. Will you ‘ave a flower With this ters” tion, wl she some neck but she her like Char er:no Or Cross b ouse, for sae lassical features and nt bust and to buy flowers in those days, Sweet, strong-smeiis delicate “Gli donkey to crowd of Glitters,” ceased, tri. “ sir?” professional cry, “Glit- 1ormal fully returned to nd, i buttonhole of lilies of me, I endeavored to of character. She evidently mis trusted me at first for when [| hinted wish for better acquaintance she flushed angrily and judged by my al garments a a of 8ouls on the warpath, “1 ain't a-goin’ to nons of your mis- sions me.” ried, with a fine burst of temper You parsoas are all alike your missions, tryin’ to make be‘ave mealy mouthed humbugs, an’ | want no truck with you or your ” It took a few to convince “Glitters” of her mistake, and a hint about a young lady for whom I should need to buy flowers delightad Where's the woman who does not an- ticipate a love story? Before I had bought a bunch of delightful, fresh- smelling daffodils, “Glitters” smiling archly, and whan I turned to £0. carrying my she proffered me a bunch of violets as a free-will offering, saying simply. “For your young lidy, sir.” The romance to her mind was concluded, I told Cynthia all adventure as she arranged the daffo. dils in a quaint. high brown Jar, and she smiled prettily and tucked “Glit- ters’ ” violets into the bosom of her dress. She was wearing a pile mauve frock, I remember, mad looked de- lightfully pretty, as she always did. | contrasted ter delicate pink and white loveliness with the flower girl's ruddy health and comely strength: both women made in the same mold, and yet the difference of all the world between them. 1 wondered vaguely if Cynthia would ever repent her prom. fse Ww marry a poor clergyman, and sigh for the luxury of this west end drawing room when Queening it in my east end vicarage in the remote fu- ture, "You do love me, Cynthia, darling ™ I erled, hungrily, She moved gently toward me. her silk skirts rustling, the faint odor of her favorite perfume pervading the air. When she reached my aide she kissed my forehead softly. “Foolish boy,” she whispered, "don't f love you with all my heart?” ; I remember straining ter ia my arms till she laughad and pleaded tor saercy. occupa wired a the valiey for form some idea as she ski her out a me 1 CieTi netter fot she with Yd Ke don’t us 1 {kes seconds @ lt Spoils, My acquaintance progressed. 1 learned that she was one of four aisters, all three married save herseif. When 1 expressed sur prise that ske belonged to the army of bachelor-maids a toss of her bead revarded me, “Wish | may die ters.” “What's the getting married? A lot of kids and more kicks than ha'pence.” Hee summing up, if crude, was fair true. The position of the east end wife and mother has its drawbacks, and when she went on to tell me in strong and foreible language that one of her brothers-in-aw was doing time for knocking his wife about and bad ly damaging Yor eye, and that another was rarely sober more than twice a week, | mentally agreed that cell bacy had its advantages, Yet there was such womaniiness in the girl's smile, and such generous hint in the awelling bust that one felt sorry for sweetness wasted. furst.,” sald “Glit- blessed good of 1 iy macy | managed to persuade “Glit tars” to come to a big parish tea that was to signal my arrival at rectory. l.ane to Stepney, but “Glitters” came, and, strange to say, escorted by a red- faced and hugely embarrassed young She had previously asked me lady of plush and feathers, When | made my next floral pur To my surprise, she flushed crimson. ivered retort; “I' no such ool as to marry If ever you messin’ abaht wi’ that Her silence was eloquent, “Have you refused the poor fellow? Oh, Glitters! and after rails ing by letting him you! and of good iaches.” he look m cove agin 4 ' Glitters his hopes *Yus, do nobby,"” “Glitters.” hardened er see him no I could sling my won't never marry.” Her full lipa closed sullenly, and | remembered the tragedy of a drunken r and sadly abused mother that have darkened the giri's youth h on the subject was useless, so “Praps [ mayn® more-—an’ | ‘ook 1 do—but I Yolice nes ney faths must Spee I forebore it must have time October when [ ran across "Glitters’ iter again. Yes | know now it was October because my own wedding was hean some Cynthia had only just settled the date Poor cosgter boy treated, for since Fate, in the had dashed hi crippled him for He waa hob bliag along on crutches, and told me he had only been out of the hospital 8 week “Glitters.” When asked what our last meeting to life, yet to d¢ on the subject of the sale of papers, ooking curiously bright and content. ad up, turned on my heel and wondering at the patience of the poor aad the strange, pathetic resignation tot i trouble A fortnight later I was buying a great bunch of vivid autumn foliage read the of the year in “Glitters” ” big baskot—when [| sud ame conscious of a change | one date in it had grown far soft- gone Also denly bed the girl's face all its frank boldness ar smile, a depth a warmth fore. Her very voice had in it “Giitters more strength I looked at fell mine even » Her before and a great barely hid by her kerchief, amiled, a slow, conacious lauged a little * "Ave some vilets, air; jist a penny bunch for the lidy.* “Glitters,” [ remarked, sternly. “1 am not to be put off in that crafty fashion. What have you been doing with yourself to lonk =o happy?’ “Lord love you, sir—"ow yon do go on! Did you want the vilets? smile, nervously ing up a bunch of sweet lets, moist among green leaves, “Glit ters” betrayed her secret “Why are you wearing a wedding ring, madam?” [ asked, smiling. “Dyer think 1 was a-going to see "im? Lay your life not. Why! 1 loved "Im all the time, but aiver so much as now. Ttank yer, str.” for | had grasped her hands, and stood holding them tightly; “thank yer kind.” “And, Glitters, my dear. splendid girl, you are happy?” 1 cried; "really and truly happy?” “'Appy?” her whole face lighted up. “S'elp me, Gawd, I'm ’‘appy—there, now, you've got it straight” i took off my hat to this daughter of the people. as to a queen in her own right. and walked away, glad that 1 fad seen how grand a8 woman pan be, When 1 reached home 1 found a letter from Cynthia awaiting me. 1 knew the large handwriting, the blue crest, and the faint perfume that always clung to her notes, and | seized on it eagerly, for | had found her sut when [ called, A quite short letter, merely break. ing off the engagement on the score of the worldly wisdom of “mamma.” snd Cynthia's distaste for gray pov. erty and soup Kitchens. | was stunned for a second, thea | remem. heared how often | had met kord Su. caster and Cynthia lately clearly at last. I tore up the letter into tiny frag. ments, and rather’ envied a certaln crippled coster.—Claude Askew, fa London Free Lance, ~and [ sww WHAT WAS IT? Horrible End of Tom White Seen by Friends Many Miles Distant. A Mr. Erwell was staying at an old farmhouse, occupied by a Mr. George White and his wife, together with the former's aged mother, The younger gon, Tom, was a naval engineer ab sent on & ong voyage, On a night toward the end of Mr. Erwell's satay, George White and his wife were spending the evening with a neighbor, Erwall and old Mrs. White sat before the wide, old-fasgh- foned hearth of the kitchen, chatting over old times. and lapsing now and again into meditative sllence. In the midst of one such pause Mrs. White suddenly seized her com panion by the arm, aad, pointiag to the fire, said in an awestruck voice, “Look!” To his amazement, Erwell saw that the ruddy glow of the coal was slowly loging ite color. Even as he looked, indeed, the fire became perfectly biack, Now dull sound of metal. It ceased as abruptly as it began. A door opened at the back of the grate, and a man appeared, bearing ia one hand a ham. mer: in the other a candle. It was Tom White, the naval engineer The figure came into the grate, looked around, placed candle on the floo.; then, taking a tool from his advanced to a corner of there came a the the something This finishad 4% and returned t e took up the candle 1@ door by which he was shut, He turned tiead for a moment, and Erwell saw oa his face a look of and dismay Quickly he set down ths candle, and, raising the tammer, beat on the door with all his might Desisting from this, began to walk rapidly to and fro, a look of ago ny oa his face, Next, he knelt for a moment, as if in prayer, but was quickly up again and frantically ham- mering on the door. And now he kept lifting his feet rapidly, as though the his horror he be gasping for breath The candle meited to runniag grease, aad sudden ly Tom White fell to the floor, and on face there was a look of terrible Twice he rolled over, then lay still. His limbs seemed to shrivel up, an odor of burning filled the room and suddenly the whole thing van- ished. The fire resumed its ordinary and Erwell, rousing himself with an effort, gave a long shudders ing sigh, murmuring, “What a terrible dream With that, he turned to the old lady by bis side She was dead! About a month later Mr a, Has § George port detailing his brother's death un- der the following cireums stances: On the eve of sailing from an Aus town, Tom White was ordered terrible fect which had been discovered in the safety valve For pur. lad entered a small Iron com- this Dose the started the Shortly after. un- Work captain passed by, and, the door, which he found standing ajar. Poor Tom's fate was sealed’ Later in the day the vessel started. and when young White was missed and inquiries made about him. his shrivelad body was fouad on the floor room’ From “A Sheaf of Ghost Stories.” in Pearson's ROMAN SUPERSTITIONS. Belief in the Evil Eye Grows on Those Who Live Among Them. The 2'rangest thing about life In Rome is that one not only does as the Romans do, but ends by thinking as the Romans think, feeling as the Rom. ans feel. The best illustration I know is the mantal attitude of the residents toward certain notably the belief in evil eye—the malocchio or jettatura, as is it iIndifferent’'y called, writes Maud Howe in the July Century. 1 never knew an Italian who did not hold more or less to this sperstitions. Am ericans who have lived long in Rome either reluctaintly admit that “there does seem to be something in it.” or. foreign erstitions, Aup the it as one of those things and earth of which to take account. Ia markedly free from superstition as compared with the Celt or tha Scot: for belief in the value of dreams as guides to action fis deep-rooted and wide lies is held hardly second in import ance to the book of prayer. lotto,” as the buying of lottery tickets is called. To dream of certain things should play. and found again, or the number of a cab which has brought one home from a delightful festivity, CHIVALROUS MR. MARTIN. among his friends as “Old Sage,” to a “snd anybody who says they have not Is sadly lacking In education, | be it ever so slightly. These chaps who pose as cynics to gain the ap piause of those less brilliant always make me supremely tired. We do not judge women by the kind we can talk about in a grill room or the cor ner of a hotel lobby, knew are apt to say about them as a sex, but it takes a right “Now, a little while ago, one of you boys remarked that women are extra vagant. That was a mistake—a mis take Inasmuch as tiey may com- pared mea The average woman, especially the young woman against whom this kind of tak rected Is not half or any She and eaz.ir for a he fo to one el az the on a third as into the bargain woman to ances, and she man will live much, it is lve better herself to clreumat take what she has and enjoy hers if thoroughly. ‘On the other haad, a man same means; clcthes than his money spend it foolishly plunge Ht as unthinkingly as he would aputher unfortunate as much as he borrows in the bachelor world it is a tinua' game of take, and the fellow who is rowing from 5 month or week other chap “lct this say his There is other with the pay not make haviag less to she has go round, and when it will will 8 gone into de lend to give and bor. the con not 20 is lending to some ne out man married does mouth 1«¢ gale salary nother get not ne to ciothe: That of ten perhaps will be, ney Ww at east, keep is responsible for Make a friends to be met man casss out save m th all these umbrances, or out of dein ittT Not canvass of your young married and see how them who confi: med Are now saving moldey since 3 woman took them in hand it i» man who Is extravagant, not Detroit Free Press Who Hh De man, suraly many of were MITTOWers woman DOUBLE BELL SLEEVES taliors make up gowns with stylish bisck and white Outi many-gored skirt, A of mixed grayish trimmed with this ? neh } irt 3.8 SvRALD ee and Daly iixe This is in Ff » 5 & ised to ae of Os 4] a asd has 11 Las the and th oN ay » in a grad Yach breadth or panel above the flounce is outlined by the wide silk braid The Eton jacket is bound with ! and a further aear t front edges is produced by a of simulated butt white slk braid of tailor buttons decoration gearios aholes outlined by and set off by a row covered with the silk braid. The sleeves are de idedly They are soca led sleeves, slashed all topped by a shoulder cape or can, which does not continue a either front or back of the packet Each of the sections of (4% double. bell sleeves and also the shoulder caps are outlined with wide braid Four simulated odd double bell way up iy the the rather : Women are using other units than the domes. tic as a means of influencing publie and of promoting public movements women prove thelr great executive worth, In all such movements as the Young Women's Christian Association are seen their ability, both in raising money generously and in spending it with eficlent economy. In cities, too, mense grammar schools, having a ty or more teachers. In at least one city and more than one State, at cer- tain times a woman has been the sup- erintendent of the whole public school Syatem In a!l domains however, introduced in each shoulder CRAp There ia a neat girdle of the cloth: of four buttons. The Eton shows a glimpse of oyster gray pongee shirt. waist, the full und relecves of which swell out below the lowest section of the double-bell sleeves, JAPANESE WRAPS, The sweet and seductive kimono of Japan has taken firm bold of Ameri. can faacy and it appears in as many form as the ingenuity of American women can devise We have with us the kimono tea-gown, the dressing. gown, combing-sacque, house-gown, op era cloak, medium-length wrap, bath robe, and a whole array of the most cunningly built little kimono Jacket and boleros that ever feminine eyes fedsted upon. This season the kim. ono resigns supreme, and of course it is the desire of every woman's heart to own a real Japansse or Chinese kimono, since the French and Ameri. can materials made up in this atyla, however lovely, are never quite the Same as the artistic triumphs produc. ed by the skill of Oriental decoraturs and workman which, however, are very costly. It is a fad to have a beautiful house gown or tea-gown of Japanese make, and these are selected in the most beautifully embroidered crepes and Katina and silks, crepe beitig a favor Ite, as its beauty is #0 soft and dell cate and ita folds so graceful. The obi, as sash, Is worn, too. ~Harpar's Bazar. WOMAN'S TRUE REALM. In the domain of the home women have for countiess generations been distinguished as executives. The ity as brief eat efficient executives, not time, but as a form service —Philadeiphia for a perman- Post, of HER OBERVATIONS Light housekeeping means a heavy patience, as as comp.éexion of get Lots woman a bot*le Al ¢ of mutuality in onlon eating somewhat to men well their lots of out of contributes discord The man who takes a woman's * for a fina! answer, her la« Or 18 not In earnest The more we ses of women suicide & Uubappy marriages, as a rule mized in parsimony, all When she begins to Your wasting mo man, it is time f yourself or Magazine dor mest eit Ks some regret compulsory nen and tial race the more we ee not 4 wf * oy yo - ex epito three words mony 100 protest against 16 young Dr You back u Bre -~- Woman's FEMININE FADS feminine odd summer gird who {a Jewelry and dainty WE is very frequently seen black court-plaster patch 4 a highly wearing the he that many of the shops of hits of suc? is this of boxas these plaster crescents, clubs, spades diamonds The most approved place f ing the mouche is a trifle to of the eye, and it is Laere to atiract attent! beauty Of CK court ut in the shape of stars hearts Or Wear. left generally on to the the left worn the eyes The little powder puff so DOCeSSAry Bummer gir { no aiddea the lace. The nial h i the hold Woman's {0 the away in center of rimmed pockethandkerchief powder-pocket is a small square large enough to puff Doc Ket jus fred y itie woolen Home powder Campanion THEM worshi THEY MAKE Women are thelr g ng relish for greatness: it is said hooses her husband hypothesis of his being a great way The good crea x Lariyle born od little heart lies mos a even each pa the tures, yet the foolish - FASHION NOTES Mitts are not universally worn Mut fashionable women taken up for wear with o WOW sleeves Greek key design in braiding embroidery is much favored by dressmakers The indications are that shades called mulberry will have them ue or the new papu- and that warm browns and reseda greens will renew their ast season's success. Dove gray chiffon made over aiiver combines beauty and service be the One of the latest innovations in ombre or shaded effects is shown in the shaded sashes which are of faint est hue about the waist. but gradual. i¥ deepen to a dark shade of the game color at the ends he new coaching parasols are of very heavy silk ia plain color. wit exceedingly long wooden handles matching the silk in color and tied with a big bow of silk like the cover, Sleeve frills have lost caste b Cause of excessive popularity, and turned black linen is ocnsidered chic for finish. black lime nie considered mourning wear. ——— — Horace Greeley and Mrs, Stanton. There was once a passage of arms eminent woman suffragist, and Hor discourse by the formes on the right of women to the ballot. In the midst of ber talk Greeley interposed, in his high-pitched falsetto voice: “What would you do in time of war if you had the suffrage?” This seemed like a poser, but the lady had been before the public too long to be disooncerted by an unex peoted question, and she promptly re. plied: “Just what you have done, Mr, Greeley-—stay at home and urge others to go and Rght."—Harper's Weekly. FOR INK STAINS. If the ink bottle happens to be overs turned upon household linen, lose no time in placing a blotter beneath the stain, to soak up as much as possible, and press another from above Then immerse the article in a deep vessel containing sweet milk, Wash well with scap and bleach in the sun, WATCH THE TOWELS “Keep an eye on your towels,” ad. vises an experienced housewife, “Even the best of chambermaids will occasionally yield to the temptation to dry wash-bazins and pitchers. Skin often spread by this very means.” FOR THE BEWING MACHINE. Empty the sewing machine oi! can, fill with gasoline, flood every oiling place on the machine, run it rapidly, repeat process if necessary; then oll, with best machine oll, and wonder, in your surprise at the result, why you did not it sooner —Philadel- phia Inquirer, do FEATHER BEDS AND PILLOWS Feather beds and pillows are bene fited, at this season, by a good airing and freshening on the grass. If there much the turned they dry better oa heat is a smart shower so it may Aw Do they not the hose he to advantage with a stick After Drocess issve out partially completed ross sup not light over night are dried the on a may be roof-or a ladder laid a of some sort norte pores f ORANGES Orange Omes A the more test for a8 you hard rubbe Dall i You can pressing firm ail riper an gets dealer's ye! 8 perfect orange is 10 w it press it would a mae a sight hard but the pulp remains enough orange is TiRut Russet to spoil box (and ! you use a good many) box instead of an original one skinned, brightcolored orange: While the Californ Arizona fruit are for eating out of oranges Dest to rebound, liable by the where oranges are rich, but When buying Oranges this is the best plan get & repacked Thin are a, Flori altogether hand or on Mes. for the best da and the beat the foreign are « the table Sicily onsidered gina or marmalade RID OF HOUSEHOLD PESTS Mice shelves and GETTING -Peppermint sprigs places thess them away about is Rats and laid around pests frequent will drive Chioride of lime sprinkled also effective Ants and Roaches — ax scattered in their haunts is a “sure hop Powderad cure™ One tegspoonful of tartar eme ti mixed with sugar, aad put where ants are tro some, will drive them away in a Fleas ——These may by scattering either one teaspoonful of uhle. day driven away ayenne from. be lime or pepper in the places which they quent i Moths — These may be of moth-balis, or bags made 2 i yf pennyroval is also good prevented by Va the use crughed : 1 ana other pt of lavender on-ver. bena with and Powdered borax ingent camphor and » all effective Mosquitoes - {igst screens fosqt walnut Fiy-pa- az follows Take equal resm and warm on cloves EDICe best eon dig’'ike The and Flies and preveative is stant vigilance oes lavender and made melted green PE Tr 8 castoroil, girong, of parts of and spread while thick paper. Or quassia chips boiled in water When water make ounces of alcoho! gar. and pour Bedbugs —Usge turpentine, corrosive surest method sulphur. Wom: use four ounces one point of cold strain, then add one piat. and two Sweeten with su- to in saucers gublimate ete. but the is fumigate an’'s Home Campanion to with RECIPES. viash —Hatera of hash relief from this bughear in a most appetizing and economical dish made as follows Meit twg table spoonfuls of butter in a sancyfaa, add two tabisspoonfuls of flour. balf a tea spoonful of salt, two dashes of white pepper, and gradually one pint of milk, stirring steadily. When the whole is boiling To Make French Dressmg Quickly -Put six tablespocnfuls of oil in & jar or jelly glass: add to it three tablespoonfuis of vinegar, half a tea spoonful of salt and a little pepper; cover the glass and shake violeatly and an emulsion will be produced im- mediately: pour over any salad and sprinkle over finely chopped parsley. Roast Beef Have sour butcher save an aitch bone for you. Of it you can cut some nice steak for break: fast, and roast the beef for dinner, by sprinkiing with salt and a little flour on it. with somo water ia bottom of bakepan to keep basting meat with, Roast one-half hour, or according to how well done you have your meats; when done ft out on platter and set Toast pan on front of stove; when boiling stir in a little flour thickening, to form the gravy; make flour thick eniag by dissolving two tablespoon. fuls flour in cup of cold water, Vanilla Ice Cream. Two quarts and pint of milk. 8 eggs; beat eggs thor oughly and add milk: sweeten and flavor to taste; when ready to freeze add one-half pint of cream and pinch salt; freeze. Det may find IOuUR
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