HOUSEHOLD MmiimiitmmtmmmmmmmmmmmnimmmmnttM'! ,-,,.,....,..... 1 THE JEFFERSON ? Z9 a "BBBBBsw aav . m .' . B' k mr UffillSffiPt onn r.noociii:s. Odd In effort nre the brooches de sinned to represent dusky Knst lmllnn lientl. Of course, ctuh head Is en folded by n turban, and in the fold" of the turban, cleverly tinted with the eld of nit enamels. Rlisten tiny din niond sparks. Kyes are also formed of diamonds. an Asrinixo nntT A happy young woman lu rnrts, Says the Huston Transcript, is Hiss Helene I'letiry, the llrst woman mu sician admitted to compete for tlip J"rx de Home. It must he understood that the Trlx de Itonie In awarded af ter examinations conducted on thp rilnn In tie nt our own Institute of Technology, i Huston. And Miss I'leu ry was locked tip In the cloister of thp Chateau de Cmnpleiiiie with si other aspirants for this lnurcnlh1t of music In Pnrls. Khe avers that she encoun tered no animosity on necoiint of her ex, nor ypt any undue favor, albeit she rPCClvcd what she was plpnsed to call charming attention. They locked lier In a light and airy room, with a View from the window that Inspired lier to lier utmost. There she wrote a chorus and a finite. ron nusixicss women. Business women nre forsaking the cloth skirt and thin shirt-waist for the washable shirt-waist stilt; and It is only the size of the Intimity bill thnt prohibits others from also doing so. Crash and the heavier linen weaves are not so ensily crushed, or so like ly to gather dust as soni other mate rials. Ecru, sage green and the soft Wu.es nre the colors that do not quick "ly show soil, nnd arc at the same time cool to the eye. If you should desire white got the Russian crash that selfs for towelling, tict It In' Its palest Mindo a soft cream thnt Is almost pure white, but Will stand hnrd wonr. For very hot weather a white Swiss, With Mack dots, would be cool. Ginghams In black or blue and white checks of all descriptions arc an econ omical Investment. If yon must be very, very saving, why not try cotton crepe, which needs only washing to make it again pre sentable. We do not advise this for steady business wonr, but for one of those prostrating weeks of hot weather Which we must expect now and then A WOMAN OP USE. The biography of Miss Eleanor Om rod. Just published, is exceedingly Interesting. An English lady of means nnd good family, she devoted lier wholo life to the Interests of sol ence and agriculture, nnd her long end arduous work in studying and classifying Infect pests has conferred Immense bcncilts on the farmers of Great Britain. It is not often thnt lady gives up all iter time, or has the knowledge and love of natural history tJto to carry out such labors; but Miss Ormerod not only possessed the requisite talents, but had nlso the 1m menso perseverance and pntlpnce nee essnry for so groat a task. Her care- ful observations were of the grentest value to the students of Insect para Itcs, and her modesty nnd tlio retired country life she led caused her fame to be less spread abroad, except among entomologists, thnu thnt of any less distinguished women; but her friends were numerous and distill guisbed, and her - hnppy, quiet exis tence was cheered by the enthusiasm and Interest she Inspired. Tlio Edln burg University conferred on her the honorary degree of LL. D., and every woman should be proud of her mag nificent record of tinr.eltlsli work. TETTIC0AT3. For many women the question of the dessous is as Important and cosily as that of the dessus. The underskirt, in fact, contributes very largely to the perfection of toilette. The cut of the underskirts must be Impeccable, and, like the skirts, they must be quite flat at the top, fitting Closely around the hips. They are improved by being mounted on a high waistband, which Is placed low down on the corset. The lower part of the underskirt is elaborately trimmed and made very Con all kinds of trimmings and novel ties being utilized to secure this re sult Pleated flounces. of taffetas edged With velvet arabesques hre utilized in some cases, while flounces of muslin end lace edged with rnches are used on more elaborate underskirts. For evening dresses lliigirle under skirts with transparent flounces of taffetas nre unsurpassable. Some of the evening petticoats which ere worn under the long, flowing, nulined skirts really require as much fitting as the dress Itself, and, being much trimmed, ore almost as costly, Many of the prettiest are In white and pale-colored taffetas trimmed with luce, cut with a long train, and a uiul tipllclry of frills. THE DIFFICULT' AGE. After twelve Girls can no longer wear the slnjple one-piece frocks which are so becoming to their younger sisters nor are they mature enough to wear in fashions Intended for women, o solve Uw question, new comes the Itnsslnn Moiip stilt In two pieces. the blouse are lunch like those worn hv the bovs. with the nd.lltlon or a unrule skirt In box of side pleats to match the Mouse. I he last roadie to the knees In some of the stills liown. while others that would prove ooler an only to the hips. "Johnny Jacket" these are called. A stiff tirnover linen collar and silk tie Ilnlsii them nt the neck. Shirt waist suits nil of one color can he worn If discrimination Is used In lectins the pattern, while n new ashlon of the summer consists In a hlle waist worn with n colored glim- am skirt that has suspenders passing straight over the shoulders wiiiinui msslng on the hack. Those nr- cut llh n luetolle over each shoulder to give the necessary broad effect. Afternoon and evening dresses are easier to plan. with. their variations of tucked, pleated of shirred skirts and alsts. Very often they have a ber tha of some pattern. As for coats, the loose sack promises to be the thing, and a number of girls are going to the boys' department In tailoring establishments to buy theirs. I5ovdoiV An Atchison woman Insists upon do- Ing things for members of her family hat they do not want her to do, and hen claims credit for being thought ful. Some wives find It hard to make up their mind w hether to do their house work themselves and get n'l tuckered ut, or to hire n domestic nnd worry 11 1 r to deatli. At the seashore in si miner, when postage stamps stick to everything they aro next to, It is a good Idea to Mix the stumps to the envelopes as soon as purchased. Every woman who rends the funny papers wonders If other women really do run tip such frightful millinery bills nd It other men really make such ft fuss about them when they come due. The women of Cornell Impose a fine of - upon any of their number caught it the net of kissing. As there Is no record of linos, they must bo awfully sly or no one of the opyosltc sex euros for the co-cds. Indiana sqclcty belles are making their own gowns, and I'lttsburg socle ty women nre baking thelf own bread. f any matrimonially inclined young mnn wants to save inon-y lie should pick o'... nn Indiana girl with a litis- burg mother. 0rerjryr joy""- Itolero effects and separate cont nnd skirt are extremely popular In taf feta. Black sntln mnkes a practical and modish snshono Unit suggests a slen der waistline. Wraps nre kimono slinped nnd col- lntiess. Mnny show the new flat bows of velvet ribbon. It Is nlwnys well to soften the frock nt tlio neck and wrists by adding plen ty of luco or chiffon net. Coarse white Irish linen gowns em broidered in large open patterns will be more than ever the fashion. White Jaconet may be used for a trimming In the most economical man ner for simple gowns of wash mate rials. Silk coats of gloria are extremely smart and quite new. These are made very much on the stylo of the pongee coats. When a dnrk gown Is worn, as a black and white check, a bag to match the bright colored parasol Is most at tractive. Often a bright contrasting shade Is used for the girdle, but .Unless the waist be naturally very small this Is a trying and unbecoming fashion. Among the newest and smartest stocks Is a stiff one like a linen collar, with a turnover of eyelet embroidery and narrow pique ends llulshed In situ ilur embroidery. Hosiery shows decorative effects in accord with the craze for elaborate gowns. Lace Insertion, embroidery, clocks and openwork are still seeu ou the finest lisle and silk stockings. The pretty silk io popular this sum mer Is called taffeta moussellue. It combines tho brilliancy and the chnrin of the old time taffeta, with a softness nnd suppleness which It did not pos sess. In the more "dressy" examples of white blouses one still sees the droop Ing Bhoulder effect, but squarer shoul der's are really more modish and are safer, as the tendency In all garments Is In this direction. Heart IliniM In 1'ruula, The mission war department finds that in every 1000 young men arriving at the age of military duty, seventeen are suffering from heart diseases, Strlckler, who has been studying the subject, detiures that the cause of the- great prevalence Is the Increasing de generacy and uervossness of. the youth, of toe land. , New York City. -Mouse waists with deep yoken that are cut well over the shoulders nre among the latest nnd smnrtest shown, nnd nre peculiarly mm MIHSRSJ llliOtTRR WAIST. well stilted to young girls. This ono Is made of white mercerized madras, trimmed wilh bauds of embroidery, nnd Is tiullned, but pretty, simple silks and thin wools nre correct n. well ns cotton and cotton materials and the fitted lining enn be used whenever de slralile. The wide tucks aro both fashionable and becoming, nnd tlio shoulder straps servo to emphasize tho A LATE DESIGN broad, droonliiir line In a most sitlsfnc-' tory manner, while the box plent at the centre can bo left plain or covered with banding, ns preferred. The sleeves tire tucked to be snug ubove the elbows, but tire full below, and aro i uulshcd with novel culTs. The wnlst consists of tho lining, fronts, back and' the yoke, which Is cut in two portions and shaped by means of shoulder senilis. At tho front edge Is nn applied box pleat and tho turnover collar Is made In two por tions and joined to tlio bund by nicaiis of studs. The sleeves aro In one piece each and nro either arranged over the lining or joined to straight bunds bo neath the culTs. The qunntlty of mntorbil required for the medium size (fourteen years) Is four yards twenty-one Inches wide, four yards twenty-seven lnqhes wide, or two and one-half yards forty-four Inches wide, with two yards of bund ing to trim as Illustrated. Two lri Hint. One may sometimes redeem a hand some blouse which has been accident ally spotted by cutting out the dam aged parts anil 'nscrtlng medallions of lnce or embroidery. Of course, one must have some taste and artistic Ideas about arranging tho niedulllons, ns two or three places muy have to bo cut out, and the garment must not have a patchy appearance. One of tho best ways of fastening the skirt to shirt waist Is to have on cvaj-y waist eyes sowed about two Inches apart and on the skirt the hooks the same distance. A piece of Urong material, such as belting, should be placed on the under side of the waist to keep the eyes from pulling out. Tho hooks on tho skirt should be set down a llttlo below the belt. Washable books and eyes come for cotton waists, . A Maw Ornament. The piquet Is name given to the iTLa IB1. ft , - ''Mm spruce little bunch of flowers or small fruit which Is somewhat sillily lied up, to stand sentinel on tho llltlo walking hats. The piquet Is usually placed to the left of tho front, but ns thee nro left-hand d nnd right handed people, so there nre women or girls to whom hat trimmings nre most becoming when poised nt tho right side than on the left. In stub n ense the piquet of n lady's slippers, stocks or foxgloves may be mentioned to tho right of the front, besides tlio crown. The piquet Mauds erect and Is supposed to be something of nn ai grette or pompon mado of lluwers. Instead of feathers. Tim Nrw Yoke-. The newest effect for neck finishes for dress waists Is like, yet decidedly unlike, n yoke. It Is e.xlreinely shal low In front, nnd Is brought well down over the sleeves to produce the long shoulder slope. Itilttnnpil Vlntilrs. Three large gilt bull mid socket fas tenings nre newer for (he wide crush belt of. leather than tht universal buckle. Frniry Willst. To the demand for novel wnlsts there seems literally to be no end. This one Is. In reality, quite simple while In cluding the latest fentiires, In the ex tensions nt the shoulders and deep Hare cuffs, nnd Is adapted to many combinations. The model, however. Is made of sapphire blue canvas veiling, Willi touches of chiffon velvet and trimming of corn lace, heavy for the . . i BY MAY MANTON. aniillutie. thin 'or ta sleeves. The lull Iciighr luck., stitched with corn- ' colli silk, and the straps of velvet tin- dor their edges give really admirable . lines, while tho tucks of 'lie front provide fulness t-rat ij.ouscs over the belf. Tho waist Is mnile over n fitted foun. dntlon thnt Is closed nt the centre front nnd Itself consists of fronts anil back, Tho hnck is laid In shallow, tho fronts In wide tucks, tho hitter being stitched to mntch the former, and tho closing Is inado Invisibly beneath tho edge of the right front. Tho sleeves are full over tltted linings, anil are llnlNhod with tho on ft n that lluro becomingly over the hands. Over tho shoulders are extensions and beneath theso the sleeves are seamed to tho lining only. Tho quantity of material required for the medium bIzo Is four yards twenty one inches wide, three and three-fourth yards twenty-seven Indies wide, or t ANCV WAIST. two yards forty-four Inches wide, with three-fourth yards of velvet for belt snd trimming and three yards of lues for trills. A NEW USE FOIt STAnCII. When thero Is only a mirror or two or a pane nf glass to be washed, mix a thick cold starch, apply with a clean rag to your mirror or pnnp, nnd then Itib dry with chamois or any clout inns loos not lint. It Is io easy to do, yet produces line results. FOIl FANCY TINS. Qnnlnl Utile pincushions, silKgostliift the-times of La Pompadour, nre In tho shape of hearts, mounted upon a gilt heart shaped frame, having three Utile gilt legs, resembling thoso of tho bu reau boxes of tho same period. The cushion portion is formed of shadow Silk of a bit of old broendu. PEUVIXO OKANGE vULI. Orange pulp served In glnsses may be Used to Introduce either Urn breakfast or luncheon, says tho Now York Sun. For tlio Invalid's trny the fruit served in this way Is especially appropriate. Cut the fruit In half crosswise nnd scoop out the pulp, rejecting all the seeds and white llbrc. A sharp knife may be made to nld In the process, so thnt the tUillcnto globules may be broken ns little ns possible. Sprinkle with sugar and stand tlio glasses on Ico for ten minutes. MELONS AND FIIUIT. The wife of n wealthy fruit grower surprised her friends by serving water. melons, miiHkmelons, plums ami grapes ns fresh as when they were gathered. Asked to tell tho secret, she replied; it Is the simplest thing In tlio world; anyone enn preserve fresh fruits In the same wny. Tim melons I first uip In a wax propnratiou and coat ino steins Willi sealing wax. After this I cont them with n thick cont of shellac and bury them lu a box of sawdust to keep them from rubbing together and from freezing. The grapes nre conted Willi tho wnx only, but the plums nnd other fruits nro conted with tho wax and then with the shellac. All aro care fully packed lu sun dust." What to Eut. CHILDREN'S FOOTWEAIU Patent leather Is by all means the prettiest for low shoes for boys 01 girls. It will not do for, play or rough wear, however. A new leather called gun metal Is said to bo very durable. It Is a due, soft calf, of light weight. nnd polishes Instead of requiring blacking. Tho Newport tie Is recom mended for children's wear. This it a low tie imide on an easy Inst, and bai three very lurge eyelet holes to allow for tho wide ruhnit ties. Itnrefoot sanduls uro offered In an Improved style. They are mado wltb toe-caps, slashed for coolness. The slnglo strap In front was thought to have a tendency to spread tho toes It was not always comfortable, either, nnd lu running was apt to hurt the feet. An authority on children's clothes gives this very sensible ndvlce aboil) stockings: '"Nothing gives such a slovenly, dowdy appearance ns wrlnk' led lll-tlttlng hosiery; nor is nny detail of the child's dress more lmportunt from tho standpoint of comfort. A wrinkle In the font of tho stocking re suits frequently In permanent Injury to tho cuticle or formation of the foot If economy must be considered, better buy fewer Itoso nnd have them hum dercd more frequently." P' recipes; Creamed Eggs Itemovo tho shells from six bard boiled eggs nnd cut them In two lengthwise. Mako ono cupful of seasoned cream sauce, pour It in a small baking dish, arrange the eggs In this, cut sldo up, sprinkle over them ono sultspoouful of salt, and bake In moderate oven eight to ten minutes. Spinach Soup Add one tablespoonful of chopped cooked line spinach to one' third cupful of white stock, heat to the boiling point and rub through a sieve. Thicken with one-half tublo' spoonful of butter and three-quarters of a tablespoonful of Hour cooked to gnther; add one-third cupful of milk, a few grains of salt and pepper; reheut, strain and serve. Totatoes Finnegnn Make white sauce by melting two tablespoons of butter and adding ono of co.u starch When smooth add one pint of rich lnllk and season with salt and pepper and a bit of onion juice if liked. Hull llvo minuter, then add a quart o'. pared baked potatoes and a cupful of young cooked carrots, all cut Into dice. Mix and heat thoroughly aud sprinkle light ly with minced parsley. Rhubarb Tudding Peel and wash the stulks from' a bundle of rhubarb, cut them up into Inch pieces and put them into a stowpun with the thin rind of a lemon, a small bit of cinna mon, two cloves and moist sugar to taste; put the rhubarb, etc., over the fire, and when the rhubarb Is soft add to It a little grated uutiueg, two ounces of fresh butter and tho yolks of three eggs and one white. Well beat the mixture. Lino a pie dish with good puff paste, pour in the rhubarb mix ture and buke tho pudding for about three-quurters of .nu hour, after which beat up the whites of the two eggs With castor sugar and lay the froth on the rhubarb padding. Return 'tbs latter to the oven for a few minutes longer. g SUPPLY COMPANY Being the largest distributor of (fateral MerrhaiKllse in this vicinity, la always ia roflitlon to grt the beat quality of roods, ts aim ia not to ell ou cheap good but when quality la conaidisvd tha price will al ways be found right. Ita departmente ere all well filled, an4 among the specialties handled nay be me. tionert L. Adler Bros., Rochester, N. Y., Clothln?, than which there U none better made; w. L. Douglass Shoe Co., Brockton, Mass., Shoes; Curtice Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y., Canned Oooda; and PUlabury'a Flour. This is a fair representation of the claas of goods it is selling to ita customers. -iiiuiaiiiiiiuiiaiiiiauiiiiiimiuiiaiimiiinauinuiuiiuu PITT8BURQ. Orsln, Flour and Feed, Wint-Na Jrert Ityf--Nn. I Corn - Nn. 9 rHIiiw. .'nr. tin. lr0foir, nholltxl. 01 HI I m M (.7 Ml h.1 7 40 ft It 10 II (10 II H :i r i l'i mi in rm in hi lu 01 Outs--Ho. Uohlt I'l ho. S wltltn i-i Flour Wlninr mint R Htrnluht wlnttTt S mi llnr lo. Itlinotlijf W ?j riornr Nn. ii im KeM - No lwhlln mill, ton . ll mown ml.l.lliiiKu H' limn, bulk I ' fctrnw-Wli.Kt MM Oat II W Dairy Products. DuttT-KlKln rrnsiaiiry Olilo rri'iunnry 17 f uller i ouillry roll M Cllt!A i ihln, imw , i Kow York, new 8 IX II Poultry, Eto. Hmi prr Ih S II t hlrhnn (rpmtei ... , I'l Turkr', llvo Hi rKK 1 . mm Ohio, fren m Fruits and Vegetables. otntnwn Now lir bill 8 V) 7i 1 7i U Ml L'nhhftKu I'i'r I'lil 1 &1 lotion tr lnrin 8 it Aiplos jer burrol ttuj BALTIMORE. flour-Wlnlrr I'aluul tin I Wlient 1 ti i ol 61l 1 l M IS Al I'urn uilftou i? Ks 17 butlur Creamer if PHILADELPHIA Flour Winter 1'atrnl ,....'. ... I ul ' ... 17 17 Mi W Leal Nil 2 red - ... I VI !m II IS turn rio. tfinixeii Dale Nil '4 while liiuir-Creainiry, eilra bgffrt reniiaylvanU lirata NEW YORK. Hour- 1'b tn l ,. Wlieiit-No. SI rid turn No. SI M 5 0) I 110 1.7 l 5 tin I 07 bi 41 IS HI pate r.o, g While M. TinttiT t'ronmiiry ... 17 ague- M LIVE STOCK. Union Stock Yards, Pittsburg, Cattle. Filnie lieavy, 4t0to 1U lut f S 01 1'iln.n. lll-o l.. Ulio ilia ( T.I MoiIIiiiii, laoutoLKiO iba. aw fr nt tielltr 4 aj lint, her, WO to 1000 Ina 4 Hi Ciiininoii to fair t i0 Oxen, i-niiiinon to fat H koJ Common toinml ful bulls and cow V .V) MlU'ucuive.eucu ii Jl Hogs. Frlm lieary line l tm I'l lint' uieillum wniKlite Mil hM heavy yci-kurn ui tneililiia.. 6 on I iHfd I'lifi iiihI litily'rkjrs nt'" PIk. ei'tnintiu Icifuod M 4 7n Honylia 4UI btaa 0J 6heep. Extra, medium watliera $ 4 00 Uood t uhoiua 4 VI 0 30 ii in 6 ;o 4 H.1 501 B7II 4 Wl VI loo J B8'. a li I 6 m 6 70 4 Hi 4 I) Sill 4 7.S 4. -in 4 III II 50 0 M li'illuin .... o CO t'ominon to fair, knring Lambs... 4IA Calvei. Veal, extra V t n i . good to choice . . leal, ccimnon uoitvr- 500 7i 4 l That there Is sufficient radium In pitchblende to mako It possible for a photograph to be taken by it directly la announced by Professor A. II. Crook of Northwestern university. NEWEST METAL, la 8ellum, Which la Lighter and Stronger Than Aluminum. The announcement comes from Oer many that a Frenchman. Edward Mol lard, has reported to the state depart a-rent the discovery of another metal Thia new metal Is called sellnm, anc" Is both lighter and stronger than alum Inum. Us hardness is not quite equa' tn Iron, but 1b greater than zinc, ant" Its power of resistance ranks between Iron and ateei. Tnie greuumi " tage of the new metal Js Its cost ol production, which Is only about one twentieth that of aluminum. Solluir rinna not corrode, and is capable of very high polish. The former quality l an Imnortant requisite In BhJp build Ing, while tire latter makes the new metal exceptionally suited for cooking utensil. Numerous experlmenteri have tried to obtain a metal os light as aluminum, but one wnicn woum pos ess greater rigidity. At first maglan lum, which Is a combination of alum innm ami macneslum. seemed to ful fill these conditions, but a few trlaU proved that It possessed a very unun pract'rcBil use of Uiera in caao of uece sity. The Agricultural Department has c tabllshed a microscopic laboratory foi tne Inspection of Imported foods at provided In the pure-food laws ic tnm Tnlv 1 f'hpnn fnffei , arfl adutteratctl wltn blue clay. Coffe. . berriea ma,8 cf chlckory, starch elaj Bn(j other lngredlenU are shaped Id , molds, colored and. In some Instances flavored so as to resemble the gcnulni aa-Ucla. . as- 3 BUBINKr5 CARDS. 0. . MeUONALS. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Jotary Piihtln, real eatata agent, Pataata ctirt. roiltrtttnn mala promptly. Oaiae in urn Home buiMing, Ht-jnoidetllle, Pa, B. ft. IIOOVKII, niTNOMiSVILLS, FA, RanManl dMlt. 1 1. the ilon.i btllldlaf .'a'aln atrial. 0ntlr-na in opratlnc. Jja. La La MEANS, DENTIST, Offlo pa eacono: Boor kulidlng, Main ttrani. jjrta Da V EUB KINO, DENTIST, fHHna aa aaorml floor ReTaaloWrfTla Baaj laitia Bias- Mala i treat BeyaoHaTlUe, TPs. J)R. W. A. HENRY, DENTIST Otto a aeoono floor ut Heart ataas, Mat talldlns, Mala aw. jj NEFF. JUSTICE OF THE rXACI kmt Raal Batata Aseat, BVaUvtUa, Pa. gMllTl M. McCREIQHT, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Notary Puhllo and Ileal Rntala Asants. Col. laottona will rnonivo nrmit attention. Offlol In Che Iti'ynolilMvillo lluflware Cu. Bulldlus, "Biu mirmH, III ynoi-IMVIlin, la. of iieyxoldsvillL. Capital - . $50,000 burplus - $40,000 ttcoit mrMi-llnnn), PrieMxnl J. ,'. KIiik.VIcc President! Jolin II. KauelierCaahler DIrcctortji Bcolt MnC'lpllnnd J. O. Kins fianlal Nolan John II. ;nrhott J. If. Kauoher ii. W. fuller R. II. Wllaoo DneaansncrftUianklniibtialneaannd solicits the iincoiiiilBof Diori'lianta, prorctwional men. farrnera, niorhanlra, inlnera, lumbermen ana othera, proinUlntr the mimt careful attenlloa to the huflliieq of all pi-rsona. Pafe liopostt Hoxph for rent. First Nat ion ul Hank building-, Nolan block Fire Proof Vault. trim ynzrcccrnlJ Lrointnansira PLANING MILL You will find Sash, Doors. Frames and Finish of all kinds, Roujjh and Dressed Lumber, High Grade Var nishes, Lead and Oil Colon in all shades. And also an overstock of Nails whicb I will sell cheap. J. V. YOUNO, Prop. Roman Alphabet In Japan. An Important step In the progress of Japan Is apparently about to be taken in the compulsory teaching of the Ro man Alphabet, as well aa a Romanized lapanese alphabet, In the government primary schools. This work baa been done to some extent already In the universities, but if this proposal of the education department be adopted, the Romanlzatlon of the Japanese lan guage ts not far distant, for the next generation of Japanese of all classes will be familiar with the Latin alpha sot. It Is difficult to realize all that this will mean to the nation. It will limpllfy political and commercial rela. tlona, and will render Western thought and literature accessible to the bulk of the people. The scheme. If It find favor, will probably come Into opera tlor at the beginning of the next schol astic year, leaving a few months foi the preparation of the readers and other handbooks. Three-fourths of the great mass ol manufactures which enter into inter national commerce are composed ol iron and steel, copper and cotton, ol which we are the world'a largest pro. ducers, and for tire manufacture ol which we have facilities at loast equa to those of any other country. There are 800 Chinese students In the colleges of Japan and 600 more are to be sent. First National Bank