FINANCE AND TRADE REVIEVI f WEEKLY TRADE SUMMARY Better Showing Made In Several Lines of Iron and Steel Manufacture. Reading Fortunes. Ona'of the newest fads In enter taining at luncheons, teas, etc., is to engage the services of a woman who is clever at reading fortunes by tea leaves. At a girls' tea party recently this amusement was the greatest hit of the afternoon, and now this wom an Is In great demand at girl graduat ing functions, lunch parties, etc., and, In fact, anv time or nlace where wom- en congregate over the teacups and desire a novel amusement. New York Telegram. Choice of lints. Among the between season hats there are three really sensible, pretty shapes to choose from, all equally fashionable. There is the natty, smart turban in horsehair, crushed novelty braid or Jet for the elderly woman. A neat little high crowned narrow brimmed hat, becoming to the petite figure possessing small fea tures, but lacking height. And the bowl shaped toque or hat, named ac cording to its size for it may be an Inverted bowl or an immense mush room that will suit the tall figure. New York Telegram. The Real Home. The real home is built on a founda tion of love, and when it has this stable base it will endure, and the atmosphere of home will pervade it as the perfume lingers in the flower. "Home is where the heart is," and it matters not if it be a brownstone front, or an humble cot. We have seen homes, so-called, with every lux nry a beautiful house, elegant furni ture, costly drapery and rare pictures '-that had not the faintest atmos phere of home about them. They were abiding places, where the family lived and had their being, but did not merit .the sacred appellation of home. The real home that cherished spot Whose gentle influence follows the girls and boys through life, though they be many miles from It, is, more often than not, an unpretentious place of abode, but within its sacred confines no Jarring words are ever heard, no unkind thoughts are ever known, and there, in that place. Is always a loving consideration for each Jugged Gravy. Take two pounds of shin of beef, three slices of lean ham, two- shallots, half a head of celery, one blade of mace, a bunch of sweet herbs, one carrot, a little salt and some whole peppers,-, one quart of water, a table spoonful of catsup and one of soy. Cut the beet and ham or bacon into small pieces and put them Into a stone Jar with alternate layers of the spices and herbs, the latter chopped up. Pour In a quart of water and cover the Jar with paraffine or buttered paper, tying down tightly to pre vent the steam escaping. Set the Jar In a moderate oven for eight or ten hours, then strain off the gravy. Add the catsup and soy. When cold carefully remove the fat from the top. S o u to other's little "hobbles" and pecullarl- tles. of disposition. Here, after the I burden and heat of the day, is found love and peace. And here the wan I dering one, when tired of his fruit less Datue wun me woria, nnas a real haven of rest. Such a home Is a hal lowed spot, and the sweet memory of It dwells forever in the heart of each member of Its family. Indiana Farmer. Alexandra's Ban on Diaries. Queen Alexandra has exacted a promise from her maids that they will not keep diaries. This Is like Im posing a hardship on posterity, tor many Important conversations and little happenings of the courts of for mer days would have been lost to his- ftirv ioi1 It tint Imati fnr tha rifnrlia I) of ladies In waiting with a keen sense Jdf news values. Fanny Burney's diary of the court of George III. Is an J Interesting document and gains In value every year. Alexandra, like King Edward, Is cautious and diplo matic She knows that in court there are many conversations which in after years might make Interesting and none the less embarrassing read ing. So she has impressed upon her inaids that any secrets they may feel inclined to give to the world must be set down after they have severed their connection with the court. These maids are all women of title, and several of them have strong lit erary tendencies. It is said the Queen exacted the promise after the dis covery that one of her attendants had a diary containing comments of both Alexandra and King Edward which were the reverse of complimentary to other reigning heads in Europe, and also on certain men at the head )of the English Government. The Queen Is said to have demanded the diary, together with a large bundle ot notes tor elaboration, and de stroyed them all, as an object lesson, in the presence ot her full company of waiting maids. New York Press. Women Who Marry at Thlrty-0ve. A German professor, after a long lie- spent In observation, says the woman of thirty-five is the one most ljkely to find happiness in marriage. He says when c, woman waits to be thirty-five for marriage she is prac tically proof against such an anti climax as divorce. Probably the pro fessor is right, still there are tew women of the temper to make the experiment. At thirty-five there is the chance that the woman will not 2nd a husband at all. Again, It is easy to comprehend why happiness awaits the woman who, after halt her life has passed, enters wedlock. When the woman of thirty-five goes to the altar it is without one of the illusions of youth. She has had time to see the reverse side of romance; she is not filled with the belief that married life is one long, unbroken period of bliss. On the contrary, she knows that as soon as the honeymoon has waned she will descend to he commonplace. She knows that mar ried or single life In the xnnin is made up of cold, hard facts. She is ready for sacrifice and she has lived long enough to underatand the whims and oddities of man. Besides, in nine cases out of ten, the woman of thirty five marries for companionship and a homo, and is fully alive to the value of both. So, after all, the Ger man professor has merely dwelt upon a truth which we all know. New York Press. . Park Gowns For Evening. It is Interesting to watch the wide spread acceptance of the decree that dark shades are for evening and light ones for day wear. The fashionable woman now buys a coat suit of Chinese blue cloth for afternoon wear and one of Intense peacock blue for her evening gown. Paris has always insisted upon a brilliant contrast between the gown and the bare neck and arms, but the majority of people have stood for pastel tints in the evening. Since the former fashion has been adopted over here by well-dressed women the observers have instantly seen the brilliancy of the result. It is certainly true that the neck and arms are made whiter and love lier by being placed against satin and velvet In Intense dark tones. The Eu.. 'sh fashion of allowing the line of the material to come against the skin is not adopted over here yet. The French method of drap ing the material with flesh-colored tulle is the accepted thing. In many cases It must be admitted that the result is quite startling. A brilliant dark tone of satin ending at the bust line, with the remaining inches of the bodice made of this flesh-colored tulle, which is the only thing that drapes the shoulders, does give the appearance of being un clothed from the satin up. The colors chosen for evening gowns now are black, peaceful blue, fir green, bishop's violet, American Beauty red, King's purple, cerise. In contrast to these the colors chosen for afternoon wear In coat suits, as well as kowns, are Chinese blue, old pink, malachite green, pale wistaria and white. Philadelphia Ledger. There is a growing possibility ot pleated skirts again. Gold tissue will be very much used tor sleeves and yokes. Satin of the palest pink Is the new color for evening wear. 1 The "flower-pot" crown of 100 years ago bids fair to be a favorite millinery shape. It is said that light hued stock ings will be worn, even with dark Shoes or slippers. Colored net over silver or gold net forms sleeves and guimpes in some recently Imported models. Colored foulard with a black dot in place of the more familiar white dot has found favor in Paris. . White braids, ornaments and but tons are being considerably used upon serge and cloths of light color. A new shade of blue has made its appearance in millinery under such names as Bosphorus .and Danube. Embroidery in cross stitch and in bold colorings is seen upon some of the smartest new models in linen and pique. - The modlBh linens for the new sea son are very soft and rather heavy, in order that they may be readily adapted to the prescribed frock lines. Raffia has' been woven into extraor dinarily smart 'bags and belts, the straw often being oddly but delight fully studded with semi-precious stones whose color shows attractively upon the soft shade of the straw. Among the band trimmings In em broidered net are some tartan plaid effects produced by darning with coarse silks. The colors are delight fully' blended and the trimmings would be distinctively effective on a certain type of frock or blouse. Now York City. The blouse that Is pretty and attractive without being over elaborate is one that is always in demand for simple gowns, nnd this model Is charmingly graceful, white It has the very practical meot closing at the front. As illustrated, It is made of one of the new voiles with trimming of taffeta and chemisette and under sleeves of embroidered batiste, but all the materials that are used for separate blou3es as well as those that are used for afternoon gowns are appropriate, silk as well as wool. For the trimming any con trasting material that may be liked can be used, or bands of the same overlaid with soutache or with a little embroidery. For the chemisette and under sleeves either lingerie material, net or lace is appropriate. When used for the entire gown the trim ming on the front can be continued down onto almost any skirt, giving the seml-prlncesse effect. The quantity of material required for the medium size is three yards twenty-one or twenty-four, two and three-eighth yards thirty-two or one and three-fourth yards forty-four inches wldo,. with three-fourth yard of silk for the trimming and one and one-half yards eighteen inches wide for the chemisette and under sleeves. Hedebo Work. Handsome pieces of Hedebo work are seen in some of the shops. This work of the Danish women is among the. most effective and exquisite nee dlework in the world. It la not on'y effective, but will last a lifetime, so carefully . is every stitch placed -It the linen. It is expensive in Den mark and, of course, is much more so on this 'side of the water. Yet while the Initial expense Is heavy, Hedebo work Is not extravagant, con sidering Its wearing qualities. Scarabs in Fashion. The dull green or brown mummi fied beetle worshiped by the Egyp tians is In high favor as a Jewel. It Is worn as a pendant, as a little fin ger ring, as a collar pin and at the back ot the hat to catch the red. Scent Caps Are Worn. A scent cap, like a dustfng cap, will protect and perfume the hair at night. Sprinkle sachet powder thick ly between the outer cloth and the lining. Use of Filet Tulle. The coarse net which has a silky finish, and Is said to be quite dura ble, is called filet tulle. Possibly it got this name because It is finer than filet net, but much heavier than bri dal tulle. Child's Apron. Such a protective apron as this one Is always desirable for the younger children. It can be worn over a frock or In place of one as liked, it can be made from chambray or gingham. It can be made from percale . or . nny one of the Inex pensive printed wash fabrics, or It can be made from the more sturdy and durable linen. It Includes patch pockets that mean convenience and comfort, and Just as Illustrated is an exceedingly practical little garment It something slightly more orna mental Is wanted, however, the neck can be cut out to form a square and the sleeves omitted, and, when treat ed in this way, the apron becomes adapted to crossbarred muslin and the more dainty materials of a similar sort. The apron is made with front and backs. When the high neck is used the collar finishes the neck edg "t)ut when it is cut out to form a square the edge Is designed to be finished with a narrow frill. The patch pock- ets are arranged on Indicated lines, The sleeves are moderately full, gath ered into bauds. The quantity of material required for the medium size (four years) U two and one-half yards twenty-four, two yards thirty-two or one and three-fourth yards forty-four inches wide. .9 A paint Is soon to be placed on the Siarket to Indicate excessive heat In machine parts. Red when cool, it be comes black when heated. Mercuric iodide and cuplc oxide are two of the ingredients. Professor Dolbeare, of Tufts Col lege, has found that at sixty degrees Fahrenheit the rate of the chirp ot crickets is eighty a minute; at sev enty degrees Fahrenheit the rate is 120 a minute, a change of four chirps a minute for each change of one de gree. A new method of treating cholera In India by intravenous or peritoneal Injections ot strong salt solution, is attracting wide attention. Whereas two-thirds of the cholera cases ter minated fatally before the new treat ment was Introduced, since Its adop tion two-thirds of the patients have recovered. The flaming arc light can be given a great variety of colors by varying the material Impregnating the carbon electrodes. Yellow, pearl, white and red carbons are now sold, calcium salts yielding the yellow, strontium the red or pink and barium the white. The yellow, usually preferred, gives the highest efficiency, and white the lowest, or just a little more light than the open arc from pure carbon. The most Interesting and revolu tionary feature of the new centrifugal pump Is In the fact that the power Is applied directly to the water, only about three per cent, being lost In Journal, speed resistance and friction. The pump will draw water at a speed of forty revolutions per minute, and Its capacity Increases in proportion to the speed of Its revolutions. A record with long distance direct telegraphy has been achieved by the transmission recently of messages between London and Karachi, a dis tance of 6532 miles. The abolition ot intermediate handling is responsi ble for no little saving of time. It Is understood .that the advantages of direct transmission will be extended to Liverpool and Manchester. LOVEJIAKIXQ FIXJfEGAN STYLE. A. Case of On Again, Oil Again, Gone Again, in Japan. 1 Until lately it was illegal for male and female actors in Japan to appear upon the stage at the same moment. As love is the stage subject of plays there, as elsewhere, this separation of the sexes In histrionic lovemaking produced the most ridiculous effects, to the uncontrolled amusement of the chance European spectator. A confession of love, says the Trav el Magazine, had to be made some what after .the following manner. The Romeo of Japan comes alone upon the stage. "Ah, my beloved Ya-Fa-Pau-Lu, when will you discover that 'tis you who are the sweet cause of all my pain!" He goes off to the right. The Jul iet of Japan enters from the left. "And I, my dear Tsen-To-Perrl, I love you, I love you!" She disap pears. Romeo, reappearing upon the stage: "Oh, my Joy, I offer to you the sacrifice of a thousand thanks! But will you, sweet one, grant me the great favor which I now beg of you?" He retires. Juliet, after assuring herself that the stage Is emptyi "Certainly I promise It before I ask what it Is." She withdraws. Romeo, entering again: "Will, you, my beloved, as a proof that you love me, bestow on me one little kiss?" He files off rapidly. Juliet, coming forward: "There fc now you have it!" She runs away at full speed. Romeo, rushing wildly upon the stage: "Oh, my beloved!" Hereupon he opens his arms and passionately embraces the air. The excitement ot the audience reaches the highest pitch and everybody In the theatre Is smiling or weeping. The Test of True Love. "Alicia," cried the ardent lover, burning with the flame ot a hot, rapt urous passion, "will you marry me? For your doar sake would I brave the perils ot both fire and water, the anger ot the elements! Say but the word!" "I cannot, Arthur!" replied the maid. "Say not so, fairest one! Over hot plowshares would I walk for you, plunge down precipitous chasms into the very jaws of death! Be mine!" "Arthur, I cannot!" . "Ah, cruel maid! Cast me beneath the feet of wild horses, throw me to the wild beasts for food all these things will I suffer gladly for your sake!" "And still I cannot, Arthur!" "But, really, Alicia," cried the young man "now, ; really! Look here, I'll sell my dog, and buy you a Sunday hat, If you'll walk out with me- THERE!" ' "Arthur," replied the maiden, kiss ing him affectionately on the brow, and Unking her arm In his, "let us go out and sell the dog!" New York World. ', Brazil being anxious to have Japan ese immigrants, one steamship com pany has promised 3000 within the next two years, the State paying about $40 for each Individual ovei twelve years of age. New York. R. G. Dun & Co.'M "Weekly Review of Trade" says: "The stimulating effect of fine spring weather is shown 'In the re ports from nearly all the principal cities. Some progress is making to ward better things In Iron and steel, although conditions as a whole re main very unsettled. The continued uncertainty as to prices In some finished lines is the chief drawback, widely circulated reports of further price cutting having a depressing ef fect. The best feature is In the structural division, the low prices named resulting In a heavy move ment, while orders pending aggregate a substantial volume. "In the primary cotton goods mar-' ket manufacturers are disposed to refuse contracts for future ship ments. Indications pointing to higher, rather than a recession in prices. "The print cloth market Is well sold up both In the East and South, while plaids and other colored goods are in satisfactory shape and both staple and dress ginghams are sold ahead for some distance. "In the woolen goods division, the distribution of sample pieces Is now completed and clothiers will begin to go on the road next week. Some du plicate trade is already reported In the primary market, an Indication that orders have been placed by re tall clot hilars. The Eastern boot and shoe market Is quiet, wholesalers as a rule limit ing the volume of new orders, but trade shoys a slight Increase over the volume ot business effected during the past six or eight weeks. "Sole and upper leather continues quiet, although there has been a slight increase in the demand, and tanners are holding prices steady, owing to the high market for hides." MARKETS. PITTSBURC. Wheat No. t red t S5 . () Rye No. 2 Corn No. 2 yellow, ear 71 TO No. 8 yellow, shelled 60 70 Allied ear 61 , 60 Oats No. white 51 5) No. 3 white w 51 Flour Winter patent 5 95 g OS Fanoy straight winters Bay-No. 1 Timothy 1350 11 75 Clow No. 1 11 as ll 00 Feed No. 1 white mid. ton 29 V) SO 00 Brown middlings 260) 28 00 Bran, bulk 24 00 24 00 Straw Wheat 8 00 8 50 Oat 800 8 5) Dairy Products. Batter Elgin creamery 8 ft Ohio creamery 28 80 Fancy country roll 19 24 Cheese Ohio, new 14 15 New York, new 14 15 Poultry, Etc. Bens per lb t 16 1M Chickens dressed 17 18 Eggs Pa. and Ohio, fresh 21 23 Fruits and Vegetables. Potatoes Fancy white per bu.... 75 eg Cabbage per ton 8 0 ) 88 ft) Onions per barrel 1 40 1 so BALTIMORE. Flour Winter Patent I 5 79 5 90 Wheat No. 8 red 1 12 Corn Mixed 70 71 Eggs 84 8 Butter Ohio creamery 84 St PHILADELPHIA. 1 Flour Winter Patent t 5 90 ( 00 Wheat No. 8 red 1 12 Corn No. 2 mixed 68 70 Oats No. 8 white 51 54 Butter Creamery 31 34 . Eggs Pennsylvania firsts 81 89 NEW YORK. Floor Patents J 5 90 8 00 Wheat No. red 1 1 Corn-No. S 71 72 Oats No. 8 white 54 Butter-Creamery 83 84 Eggs State and Penosylranla.... 81 40 LIVE 8TOCK. Union Stock Yards, Pittsburg, 1 CATTLE Extra, 14W to 1000 pounds 8 50 4 I 65 Prime, 1800 to 1400 pounds. 6 85 4 6 50 Oood, 1200 to 1300 pounds 600 4 6 25 Tidy, 1060 to 1160 pounds. 67 8 no Fair, Mi) to 1100 pounds 480 .4 5 65 Common, 700 to 900 pounds. 4 IS ( 465 Bulls.. ' ,4 h a Cows 20J)jJ5O0 HOOS Prime, heary. 7 41 Prime, medium weight T 85 9 7 40 Best heary Yorkers 721 14 7 85 Light Yorker. 6 80 .4 7 05 Pigs 6 50 4 6 70 Houghs 6 73 4 d no "tags 4 7j 4 5 40 SHEIP Prim wethers 5 85 3 SM Good mixed 600 4 0 Fair mixed ewes and wethers....... 4 & (4 4 76 Culls and common 85) 14 86) Hprlng lambs o 00 14 7 iiS Veal calres 60) 14 9 W heary to thin calres 4 5) 14 5iJ A Little Matter of Franking. "What can I do for you today. Sen ator?" Inquired the urbane Blng City postmaster. "Oh, nothing much," answered Sen ator Pluribus, easily. "I merely de sire to have my coal house, my sec tional book cases, my blue ribbon Jer sey cow, my wire's kitchen cabinet, my daughter's upright piano, my lit-' tie son's Shetland pony, nsy- mother-in-law's Morris cfaalr and my secre tary winter' supply of cordwoM franked to Washington. Thank you, very kindly." Puck. The prize for the longest sentence ever written may falrlybe awarded to the elder) Dumas. 1 whr probably holds a - further record .for ' fertility of production. In the seventh. 'oj the twenty-nine Volumes.,: which compose tha "Impressions de'.Voyage," notes the London Chronicle,' there is a sen-' tence describing Qenvenirto' Cellini which- fills three pages, or 108 lines, averaging forty-five letters aplece.The sentence Is 'broken by sixty-eight com iruyi'.end sixty semicolons; but as It contains 195. verbs and 1?2 proper! names, the reader is somewhat . be-' wlldered- before- the' end-1 roftehed.
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