Equal Guardianship. Mrs. Louis Hertz was tbe leading representative of the California club In trying to secure the passage of tbe equal guardianship bill which was de feated tbe other day In the state sen ate of California, and which was de signed to glvo mothers equal control with fathers over their children. Be cause of the defeat the suffragists of California are redoubling their efforts for equal franchise. New York Sun. Order of Knighthood. Miss Eleanor Colgan ot Brooklyn, N. T., Is the first woman In this country to be honored by having the order of Knighthood ot the Cliuhch and the Papacy conferred on her. It was granted to her by the Pope for her work among Italian children In Amer ica. Miss (.'olgan Is a graduate of Teachers' college and Is now Instruc tor In the Brooklyn Training School for Teachers, and also superintendent Of the Sunday school In the Church of Our Lady of Peace. Tho badge of the order la a cross of gold suspended from a pin by white and scarlet rib bons. New York Sun. Etiquette. Engagements nh'e usually announced by writing notes to friends telling them of tho fact. Cards are not sent. Many girls' parents give "at homes" oon afterward, that acquaintances may have an opportunity to congratu late tbe couple, but this Is not neces sary. If a luncheon la given friends might be Invited, even though they did not know of the engagement, but It would be tactful to tell them at the time the Dote of Invitations is sent. A girl Is expected to reply promptly to all the notes of MIcltntlou which he receives, and also, of course to acknowledge any gifts sent. New York Tribune. ; Increased the Output. Miss Mary McOowell of the Unlver Ity of Chicago settlement was going through a large hardware factory In Ohio and noticed a girl operating an unusually heavy and Intricate machine. On Inquiry she learned that the girl tad displaced her father, had proved her efficiency by doubling the output of the machine and 'had done so at bait the pay her father received. She was selling Her labor at one-quarter of the masculine market price. "It doesn't seem siactly fair from the tnndpoint of society." observed Wil liam Hard, an authority on labor con ditions, "and It doesn't seem exactly elt?reBpectlng from the standpoint of the girl." BoBlon Tost. Wireless Operator. nro p TT Tnpkor nf Pnoknnn. Wash., Is said to be tho first woman wireless operator In the world. At present she Is In chirgo of the station on the Indlanapo',s, plying between Seattle and Tacoina. Speaking of wire less telegraphy as a business for wom en, Mrs. Tucker said that the only rea son she could think of why women do not go Into this service Is that they are afraid of the Instruments. "Now, there Is nothing about wire less that I couldn't do," Mrs. Tucker Bid. i unaeruuinu uie ihdu mucins and am my own electrician. Of course If an aerial should blow down I wouldn't very well climb the mast to fix it. That Is about the only thing that I would hesitate to do. I like the work far more than I did the old wire system. It offers an excellent field for -women operators. New York Sun. The Newest Skirt. It Is Impossible to exaggerate the alue, from a dress point ot view of the clever cut of skirt. Some of those which appear on models from Vienna add Paris are so aranged as to fit closely on the hips, yet without the smallest suggestion of tightness. Im mediately below this point tho fulness fceglns to form itaelf In the narrowest possible pleats, which widen naturally and gradually toward the foot of the Wrt It is difficult even to describe the perfect effect of this clever cutting, out perhaps some little hint may be gathered from the fact that there Is s earn down the front, while the back the selvedge way of the stuff comes straight across. This will be clear to those who dabble In home dressmak ing. The question as to whether they could ever compass the skill to pro duce the skirt is another matter. Woman's Life. i , r 1 c Idea of World Peace. Mm. Lucia Ames Mead of Boston lias evolved a plan by which ehe is convinced world-wide peace may be .established Dcrmanently. Mrs. Mead 1 in Chicago for the universal peace conference there. She is a director ot tbe American Peace society. She has spoken at live peace congresses. She was a visitor at the second Hague con ference. She is the wife of an author. "Peace can be obtained by means that are entirely practicable," she says. "In ternational peace is to be achieved by the same general method of organize--tlnn that keens neace among our .Stales. nemui'Ky dub uur uiui hucib . ,F . 1 1 V 1 . -IJnnfl and Tennessee has her feuds, but tbe wn states themselves never ficht. 'forty-six United States can show 4G jmtlnni hnw in make a united world." ' .Mrs. Ames forgets that her 46 states represent a single nationality, while there are as many different national' J. itles to deal with In the case of ber 40 nations. However, her plan is sim plicity Itself, and is interesting in showing a woman's way. New York Press. 8how Yourself Friendly. Are you one ot tbe girls who groan about tbe stiffness ot other people? If you are, stop groaning and see where the -fault lies. Generally you will And that tbe stiffness begins at borne. If you show yourself friendly you rarely fail to meet friendliness in re turn. This Is a busy world; most $1 us have all we can do to look after our own alTtilrg, and if we meet strangers half way we rather plume ourselves. Modern life may seem selfish and stnniloiriali to the newcomer, when it Is only rushed. We would be glad to widen the circle of our friends If we had time; not having It we open out only to those who come In our way. It Is Just here where the sensitive girl gets hurt. She thinks advances iliould not only be miulo to ber but followed up. If her calls are not re turned at regulation times eho grows resentful and snippy. It she does not Indulgo In open upbrn'ldlng ot the of fender she is dlstnnt and haughty, calling it proper self-respect. The other woman may be uncon scious of offence; she may have liked the girl, but one thing and another presented showing that liking in a tangible form. Seeing her cold and dls-' agreeable when next they meet she is apt to think herself mistaken in ber first estimate and decide the stranger is not worth cultivating. A woman ot social importance said of some friends of hers who had come to live In her city. 'I can never "establish the Blanks, charming as t'jey are. I've gone out of my way to be nice to them, have in troduced them to all my friends, but they are so sensitive and exacting that they are positively rudo to those whom they think do not pay them enough attention. Instead ot showing thcmselveB friendly they think be cause they were Important at borne they should bo equally so. here and snub every one who uTies not Instantly pay them deference." People will not stand for such an attitude. No stranger can expect to take root Immediately", she who does Is only storing up for herself heart aches and disappointment. Often those whom we think Btlff are only retiring or shy. They find It hard to express their feelings; may even feel others do not care for them. The next time you cross paths Instead of meeting Ice with Ice, try the thaw ing effect of a smile or cordiality. Be agreeable, responsive, willing to do your part in acquaintance-making, though never obtrusive. Do not bo on the lookout for slights and you will find fewer coming your way. To show oneself friendly Is the Burest way not to be lonely. New York Press. Fashion Notes. Jet buttons are so much favored as to appear on white linen rigs. Many of the blouses are tucked all over, bodice and sleeves -alike. The flcliu Is one of the prettiest fin ishes given to' the modern gown. - The elbow sleeve With full ruffles is sometimes seen on evening gowns. Fine black tulle makes an -attractive lining for fine chantllly yokes and sleeves. Carnations are seen on hats and elsewhere. They are in high favor at present. Figured fabrics are to be the fad, even in the modish serges and kindred materials. Cotton voile promises to be as pop ular this season as during the past two years. Half of the new straws have a plait ed effect, and some are ot the coarsest description. Little mantles of taffeta and satin with printed ends and tassels are la grande mode. In spite ot the great flower vogue ribbons seem to have usurped a first place on hats. The pointed waist line is a novelty after the straight across effects of the empire cut. Fashionable morning hats are small, but for receptions and real occasions they are large. Blouse for everyday wear aer be ing made In fine soft material woven with silk stripes. - With a gown of black and brown check Is worn a gulmpe of embroid ered brown filet net. For dressy frocks cJSffon cloth is very nice. It washes and wears much better than chiffon. - The sleeves of new blouses are gen erally gathered leg-o'-mutton, made to fit close to the arm. Coarse cotton nets- that showed slgnu of popularity last seaton are largely evidence again. Double motor veils, Joined only at the edges, are made up in green, brown or blue over white. A locket down the center of the back, when wearing a low-cut frock. will make the neck look thinner. The high turndown linen or lace collar Is still worn, but it Is not the I latest. The popular collar now Is the low Dutch collar, so charmingly girt ten, but so trying to older women. New York City. Such a negliges as this one will appeal to every woman who likes a tasteful and becoming yet thoroughly com fortablo morning garment. The lightly open neck and the short Sleeves are delightful to the wearer and are really graceful and attractive as well. The negligee can with equal propriety be utilized as a separate garment to be worn over any skirt or be made with skirt to match for mornlngj at home. It will be found suited to all the pretty simple wash able materials, but as Illustrated It Is made of dimity with bands of plain colored material finishing the edges. The negligee Is made with the fronts, back and sieves. It is tucked over the shoulders and the front edges are tucked on distinctly novel lines. The sleeves In place of being seamed under the arms are over lapped at their upper portions and cut after the same manner. Sbirrlngs at the waist line regulate tae fulness and over these shlrrings tbe ribbon is arranged. The quantity, of material required for the medium size is three and one fourth yards twenty-four or thirty two and one-eighth yards forty-four inches wide, five and seven-eighth yards of bandipg, two and one-half yards of ribbon. For Tailored Garments. There are several sllk-and-wool dress fabrics that resemble the all silk but are more desirable for tail ored garments because they have more body, yet they drape Just as softly. Good Combination. , A black broadcloth skirt, black velvet, satin or 'ottoman coat with Napoleonic collar and cuffs, embroid ered with gold and the inevitable pleated Jabot and high neck ruche with the towering hat, nodding with rich feathers, strike the high water mark ot this season's styles. Starchlcss Lingerie. Those who have begun sga'u to wear dainty lingerie have lr laun dered without starching. flntln Coats. Eatln coats are to have a bis rtu for coats that are unllned or that have bright, thin silk linings. The pongee coat for traveling Is as popu lar as ever. In natural color with black satin or motre collar and cuffs, and sometimes revers, the black piped with a bright color, often red, many such coats are shown In tbe ready-to-wear departments. Types of Gowns. The dress Ideas of the moment are carried out In two entirely different types of gowns. One Is the ultra princess dress more often the latter than the former, for the divided bodice and skirt permit the introduc tion of the high waistline. Tjie other type Is tho draped dress made in soft, limp, bodylcss materials. Five- floral Walking Skirt. The plain gored skirt Is always a satisfactory one, and Just now It Is In the height of style. It is especially well adapted to walking and It is es pecially to be commendod for the street costume and for the odd skirt. This one can be made with Inverted pleats or habit back and Is shaped to give snug fit over the hips, with the slight flare at the lower edge that Is required by tbe latest fashion. . The side gores are fitted by means of darts and tho skirt will be found an admirable one for the heavier wash- able materials, as well as for those of wool and silk.. The quantity of material required for the medium size is six and one half yards twenty-four or twenty seven, three and three-fourth yards forty-four or fifty-two Inches wide. The width of the skirt at the lower edge Is three and three-eighth yards. Skirt Tendencies. Some changes in tbe skirt lines and the length of the skirts are re ported irom Parls. but these are In cidental, rather than radical changes, which will not materially affect the style of the skirt. Daytime Jewelry. A good rule to follow In the wear ing of Jewelry during the lay Is to wear only so much as is necessary to, proper gowning. Dividing the moon's surface into 125 ports, seventy-two of them are visible from the earth. An electrlo organ has been invent ed. A series ot vibrators take tho place of the reeds. Swltcbes and magnets operate the mechanism. In a recent lecture delivered be fore the Itoyal Society of Arts, Leon Oaster advances the opinion that ultra-violet rays from indoor electrlo lamps are Injurious to health. He ad vises the use of bulbs which will ob struct tbese rays. The French government's project to pension servants of the state railways has been completed, and presented to a parliamentary commission. It pro vides for the retiring of engineers and firemen over 50 years of age who have been 25 years In the service on half pay, and it gives pensions to disabled men who have had 15 years of service. A new test for ascertaining the hardness of metals has been proposed by W. I. Ballentlne. A dUk of metal Is attached to the lower side of a drop weight, which falls on an anvil. Tbe anvil carries a pin on its uppor side, which rests in contact with the piece of metal to be tested. The diminution In thickness ot the disk Is the measure of hardness. Liquid air made from carbon diox ide, according to Dr. David Hubbard, liquifies at a pressure of 2000 pounds to the square Inch. When liberated at a low temperature It becomes Carbon ic acid snow, crystalling Into a sub stance resembling . common white chalk, though of greater brilliance. This snow has been applied with great effect to many skin diseases, such as moles, warts, birthmarks, etc., a ten second application ending the growth ana causing it to disappear. Waves In nerve responses were shown some years ago by Dr. Carpen tier, the French physiologist, by th fading away of luminous Impression In flashes. In his later experiments he has proven that radiations frorf. nervous tissue Increases tbe brightness of phosphorescent calcium sulphide, and that nervous energy having the same effect can be transmitted to the screen of calcium sulpbldo over a wire. This has enabled bim to detect and even measure the oscillations of intensity. The nerve oscillations are found to number from 750 to 800 per second, with a wave length of sn Inch and a half, and with two wires the effect can be made to vanish In a way that demonstrates wave Interference! CEDAR FOR PENCILS. The Only Wood Whose Price Is Al ways Quoted by the Pound. The lead pencil Is one of the most common articles In cvery-day use, and since practically the only wood used in its manufacture Is red cedar and since the pencil- Industry is steadily growing (320,000,000 are manufactur ed annually in the United States), the supply ot red cedar is becoming great ly depleted. Red cedar has a soft, straight grain and is . very free from defects when properly grown. Because of lf pecu liar qualities no good substitute for it has ever been found, and it is doubt ful if 'any other wood-using industry is so dependent upon a single species as the pencil industry Is dependent upon red cedar. It is the only wood the price of which Is always quoted by the pound. The popular belief Is that the sec ond growth red celar never reaches marketable size, says Country Life in America, but the forest service has made a careful study of the subject and has reached the conclusion that it can be profitably grown In regions of its development. Somf changes are recommended in the present forest management in or der to secure the-eslred growth. In the Southern forests it must have a better chance instead of being consid ered, as now, a negleglble quantity Id its younger stages. Many ot the for est grown trees which are now cut for fence posts can profitably be left to attain their full development and thus become aavllable for pencil wood. Monument to Marey. It is proposed to erect a monument in honor of Marey, who may be called the father of the moving picture. The cost of the monument is to be defray- Led by international subscription. The International Asosclation of tbe Ma rey Institute has already received tbe promise of many contributions from various countries. In France a com- mlttee, ot which the Minister of Pub lic Instruction is the honorary presi dent, and M. Chareveau, of the French Institute, is the active president, has been formed for the purpose of solicit ing and receiving contributions from tbe friends, admirers, and former pu pils of the deceased scientist. She, Forgot the Letter. A little girl was sent to the store for a spool of silk thread. Her moth er told her to be sure to remember that she wanted "Letter B." On her way ehe forgot the letter. When the clerk asked her what letter she wanted, she hesitated, but finally triumphantly replied, "Letter alone." From Judge. Belgium's steam railways carry 170, 0CO.00O passengers a year. - ForihoKldnoyo and Liver t Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy 1 tho best and sorest medicine for all dlaas of tiia Kidneys and Liv er; rheuuiatlmo. dys fiepala and chnmifl om etlpatton. HtujiA pain in back.wttldinirana burn ing urine, heedo-he,a'h-liifC eye, ftwollen ankle, ftmir tuft to In mouth, coated tongue) oWra up nrine and nanlnnes many other flrmpUims U Kidney, I.lver and bladder trouble. F.O.WllcoT.SMNew Britain Ave., Hartford, Conn., nays: 'I ba4 frightful pain In back. lJoctor seemed pow rlees. I tried IT. -Uavld Kennedy's Favorite Itemed. It cured me completely." hwgn bottles, 11.00, 11 druKglit. Fast British Passenger Train. When the first passenger train in England took (Its trial spin along the tracks of the Stockton and Darlington railway In 1825, a horseman, bearing a red danger flag, galloped along Just ahead of the engine to warn the crowds of spectators and to act as part of what was Intended as a rail way pageant. Itlicnmatltim Cured in a Pay. Dr.Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism radi cally cure in 1 toSdnys. its anion is remark able, it removes at once the cause and the diswise immediately dinmears. First do greatly benefits.- 7oc. and $1. At druggist 24 To a Negro Poet. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, in whom the colored race produced a true poet. Is to Imve a worthy monument. On June 2C, the anniversary ot bis birth, the memorial will be unveiled in the Woodlawn cemetery, Dayton, O. It will take the form of a granite bowl der with a bronze tablet bearing a stanza from Dtinbar's "Death Song." Many distinguished people will par ticipate In the exercises. This de served recognition of the poetical gifts of the Afro-American, who sang the Joys and sorrows of his race la lyrics of poignant pathos or frolicsome humor. Is a most creditable proceed ing. Philadelphia Press. llo Your Feet Ache and Burnt Shake imo your shoes Allen's Foot-Eas, s powder lor the feet. It makes tight ot new uoe (eel etuiy. Cure Corn, Ilunion. Swollen. Hot, Smarting and Sweating Feet nd Ingrowing Nail. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe stores, UN ct. Sample sent Fuse. Addre Allen 8. Olmted, LeRoytN, X. .. Bad Days. to every man or woman comes every now and then a "bad" day, a time when the world looks blue, and a person wishes he was In another one. His nerves twitch, his heart beats slow, and his brain seems stag nant. Everything goes wrong. One will be glum with the partner of his Joys and will spat the children for asking a question. Of course, a fact of this kind cannot long conMnue with out being subject to a theory; and In this case of a bad day we have one, through the Investigation and Ingen uity of a Viennese physician, who says these spells of mental and phy sical lassitude are periodic, coming every 23 days or some multiple thereof. And further, that the natu ral deaths and distressing distempers all come about the time of these crit ical periods. . Mexico as Cattle Country. "Mexico Is fast becoming the great cattle country of the American conti nent, and Northern Mexico Is the ideal cattle country of Mexico." said O. B. McDermott of Nacozarl, who was 4n Houston recently. "As the farmers and sheepmen have forced the cattle men of the great Southwest of the United States to move their, rangan. they are naturally seeking the most favorable localities, and Northern Mex ico seems to appeal more forcibly to them than any other section. Cattle are being moved rapidly into Mexico from the United States, and the cat tlemen of Mexico are now paying more attention to their herds than formerly, wHh the result that an ex celent quality of beef is being built up In the republic." Houston Post. MAKING SUNSHINE . It Is Often Found in Pore Food. ; The Improper selection of food drives many a healthy person into the depths of despairing illness. In-' deed, most sickness comes from wrong food, and Just so surely as that Is the case, right food will make the sun shine once more. An old veteran of Newburyport, Mass., says: "In October, I was taken sick and went to bed. losing 47 pounds in about 60 days. I had doc tor after doctor, food hurt me and I had to live almost entirely on mag nesia and soda. All solid, fogd, dis tressed me so Char water would riiS put of my mouth. In little streamsT "I had terrible night sweats and my doctor finally said I had consump tion and must die. My good wife gave up all hope. We were at Old Orchard, Me., at that time, and my wife saw Grape-Nuts in a grocery there. She bought some and per suaded me to try it. "I had no faith in it, bat took it to please her. To my surprise it did not distress me, as all other food had done, and before I had taken the fifth package I was well on the mend. The pains left my head, my mind became clearer und I gained weight rapidly. - "I went back to my work again and now after six weeks' use of the food I am better and stronger than ever before In my life. Grape-Nuts surely saved my life and made me a strong, hearty man, 15 pounds heav ier than before I was taken sick. "Both my good wife and I are will ing to make affidavit to the truth of this." Read "The Road to Wellvllle," In pkgs. "There's a Reason. " Ever read the bovc letter? A new one appears from time to timet ...They are genuine, true, and full ot human Interest.
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