REGARDING UMBRELLAS. The Favorlto Shapes In Handles Arc Long i J and Narrow. Never was there a feminine heart that didn't delight in umbrellas, ami < surely the designers know it, for they ! 1 rake every artistic Instinct in their i souls to devise and satisfy this longing. 1 Handles of gold and silver are chjl- 1 dreu of a day that is done. They were cheaply imitated, and smart women put their real ones asido in disgust and • took to those of wood. This set the pace to those who were not modish folk, and fashion whirled from the mineral to the vegetable kingdom. I And now have we umbrellas of finest silk with handles of wood, upon which tho artists pluco many designs. The favorite shapes in handles are long and narrow, One odd variety of newest build is of gnarled importod wood, *■- without a somblaitce of polish, ending at tho top in a grotesque or picturesque head made of bisque. One is of a little Dutch boy, with a water lily inverted over his head. Another ends in a cross 'egged Brownie and others in rty* ] HOMi: SM ABT UMDX£BLLAB tomatoes, with tho four green loaves at the top. Those of rough wood with largo chcr- | ries sprinkled over the handle are sold, but are not a bit smart in tone. The preferable ones are carved in long slabs that are tipped with silver or twisted in a circle at the end that the owner may slip her hand in to hold it better. A style that fits the woman in the rough tailor gown is built similarly to * a man's cane, having a broad claw of : j wood or burnt ivory tipped with silver placed at right angles to the handle proper. Burnt ivory is very fashionable still, especially if mounted with narrow fili gree silver bands, and some devices show an elf's face carved into the ivory, surmounted by a cap of silver. Very dressy umbrellas have handles of plain mother of pearl, fashioned column like; others have a large amethyst or emerald laid into the metal at the end. But women who dress modishly don't go in for any of these styles as much as they do for the rough or scented wood, twisted and turned and capped charily with silver. A word us to the care of your um brella. Never put it ferrule down ward when wet. If you can't open it and allow it to dry at its best, which is i tho correct method, then place it han die downward, so there is no chance for the drippings to remain in the tip and rot the silk. Again, never go out with your umbrella uurolled when not in use. It is a world of suving if tho cover is always kept on it, to say noth ing of the smarter appearance It makes. —Jocelyu Davis, in Chicago Record. Woman's Most Attractive Age. The most attractive age of a woman's life is the period when she is still young enough to be pretty and old enough to be sympathetic, writes Oc tave Tlianet in Ladies' Home Jour nal. For as grace is a woman's great est beauty so sympathy is her greatest charm. A graceful and sympathetic woman is bound to be attractive to the end of her days. If she adds a taste in dress and some sense to her equip ment for pleasing and docs not grow deaf I see no reason why she should not be fascinating in her old ago. Since the question, however, concerns itself only with the most attractive 4 age of woman 1 must give the answer in my first sentence. What that age as measured by years may be ought to vary with the individuaL Fried Johnny Cakes Are Fin©. /)id you ever eat fried "Johnny cakes?" They ure perfectly delicious, and arc, I think, indigenous to Missouri. I never ate them anywhere else, at any rate. Take a cupful of sour milk, one cupful of sweet milk, two eggs and enough soda to sweeten the mess. To this add in cornmeal and flour till you can make firm round balls of tho dough by working it in your hands make them small, using one-third flour, the rest meal—and then drop them in hot lard and fry as you would dough nuts. Eat them when hot, with butter, or make a gravy as for cream toast, then cut the doughuts open and covel with the gravy.—N. Y. World HOW TO SERVE APPLES. Four Nice Ways in Which They Can Ba Prepared for the Tabic. The French oook who professed to cook apples in 400 different ways was not necessarily exaggerating. Hero are some of tho nice things which cau bo made: Buttered Apples.—Pare and core six nice apples and place them whole in a saucepan with a piece of butter tho nizo of an egg; put a tcaspoonful of su gar in each of the holes where tho cores were and stick a clove in each ap ple; stew very gently, covering tho saucepan that they may cook tender by the steam; turn them occasionally, and when very tender lay them on a glass dish containing half-inch layer of apple marmalade; put a cube of red currant jelly on the top of each, dust with sugar and cinnamon and servo very cold. Compote.—This is much superior to apple saueo. Put one-half pound of su gar and a pint of water in a granite preserving pan, add the thin yellow rind and juice of two lemons; boil un til tho scum rises, remove it and add six apples, pared, cored and quartered. Simmer until the apples are clear with out breaking them if possible. It will take about 20 minutes. Frosted Apples.—Simmer a dozen ap ples with their skins on in tho wuter containing a small piece of alum. Put them over in cold water and when tho skins will pull off with the fingers re move them and dip the apples in melt ed butter; sprinkle thickly with coarso granulated sugar and bake in a slow oven. If carefully done they will sparkle as if frosted. Pile in a pyramid and pass whipped cream with them. Miroton of Apples.—Stew half a dozen pared, cored and sliced apples with a very little water, two tablespoonfuls of sugar and some powdered cinnamon. When reduced to a pulp spread this smoothly in a dish. IJoil eight lumps of cut sugar with a teacupful of water and the thinly-grated rind of two lemons for a few minutes; add butter the size of an egg, a spoonful of flour, tho yolks of two eggs and the white of one; mix all these well over the fire and spread over the apples. Whip tho two remaining whites to a stiff froth and when the custard is cold pile the whipped whites upon it; sift sugar on the top and set in the oven a moment for the apples to brown.—American Agriculturist. ELECTRIC TEATKETTLE. New Application of Modern Progress to Drawing-Room lues. A firm of London silversmiths has produced an electric tea kettle, which is said to have considerable vogue in London drawing-rooms. The primary and very appreciable attraction of the electric kettle is its absolute cleanliness. There are, of course, no fumes of any kind from tho electric light which is used to produce the heat, and therefore the process of using the kettle is absolutely cleanly. Nr is the simplicity of the new kettle and its method of use any less admir able than its perfect cleanliness. It is only necessary to attach tho cord in which the electric wires are inclosed to any connection which muy be fitted up in a room for lighting purposes, and the apparatus is in working order in a moment. The kettle, which is a vory shapely and agreeable production, is made in such away that when it is filled with water and placed upon the stand in which is the electric lamp,it can be tilted up and the water poured from it without the necessity of removing it rom tho stand, and by this means the AN ELECTIUOTEA KET TLB, risk of scalding the hands or of spill ing the water is avoided. The lumps with which these kettles arc fitted are of varying powers, ranging from eight to fifty-candle power, the most useful size, which is generally recommended for ordinary purposes, being of sixteen cundle power. This size is very service able and economical in usage, and cupable of affording all the heat which is required under ordiuary circum stances. A lamp of this strength Is amply sufficient to keep boiling water hot as long as may be necessary, while one of fifty-candle power will boil a pint of quite cold water In twelve minutes, while to go to the other ex treme one of even eight-candle power •viil suffice to keep water hot. When Baby was sick, wo gave her Costoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Costoria. When sho became Miss, she clung to Costoria. When sho bad Children, sho gave them Costoria ' Subscribe for the TiunuNic. A MODERN MIRACLE. This is tho Jar of majol | lea aro I JA /, p2\) | That stood on tho shelf. W-i vvln tho pantry there Containing a full sin: /.. , abundant share i ~' { luscious berry Jam. J f But a change cntno ovor V. the jar, 'tis sulci, It was no longor itself; In (M * "yj It somowhut rosomblod a .] human hood— This Jur of borry Jam. And the peoplo gathered from miles to seo. And tho wise men arguod — Tk and couldn't agree /*i I'J How such a wonderful tlilnf vj //• * Y could be 1 J In a jur of berry Jam. So they wondered and marveled und stood ~~~~ No matter,tho thing win resolving fast, fry 11 Anc * * s the way It % jj appcarod at last— f The vessel that held a Q. LAwra PHYSICAL TRAIN INQ. How a Number of Hoys Can Perform a Horse Pyramid. The following description of u pyra mid performed by an English class of boys was published in the Gymnast and Athletic Review, and will be found well worth trying: "The horse is without pommels, the end of the buck in contact with the side of the horse at the saddle. Posi tions indicated as they appear when facing the side of the horse on which the buck stands. "One hcadstand, head on buck, hands on horse, elbows well turned out. "Two lieadstands on ground opposite the end eff the horse. "Two boys standing on ground at ends of horse facing out and raising legs of two front leaning rests, hands on ends of horse, feet supported us above. "Two boys in lunge position, foot of advanced leg resting on shoulder f){ leaning rest, foot of other leg on tho arm of the hendstand (as near the arm pit us possible). "Two boys kneeling oh one knee in front, and slightly to one side of the buck (inside knee raised). "Two boys in front leaning rest, hands on raised knee, feet on buck. "At the command: 'lnto piwition— march.' "One headstand stands on ground on far side of horse, hands on saddle. "Two lieadstands stand opposite ends of horse facing in. "Two boys standing on ground stand opposite ends of horse facing out. "Two front leaning rests stand oppo site ends of horse facing in. "Two kneelers on one knee stand in front of the buck fucing forward. "Two leaning rests on kneelers stand behind above. "Two lungers ou headstand and leaning rest stand on far side of horse facing in (opposite neck and croup). "At one. Lungers squat to stand on croup and neck. Ivncclcrs on one knee down. "At two. Boys standing on ground raise front leaning rests. Leaning rests on buck and kneelers on one kneo in position. Headstand on buck and horse up. "At three. lieadstands on floor up. Lungers on lieadstands and leaning rests up (grasping ankle of hcadstand, putting the advanced foot on shoulder of leaning rest, and the other foot on arm of headstand, keeping most of the weight on leaning rests). "At four. Lungers down to stand on horse, headstands on floor down, lean ing rests on buck, and kneelers down. "At five. Lungers jump to ground, front leaning rests on horse down, kneelers and one knoc rise, headstand on horse and buck head roll off over buck. "This pyramid may be varied by sul>- stituting handstands on neck and croup for front leaning rests, in which case the lungers would come to straddle stand, inside foot on head stands arm and outside foot on bead of handstand, inside hand grasping ankle of headstand and outside hand that of handstand. "The far side of the horse may be filled up with leaning rests (hands on floor, feet on croup and neck, or h. ad stands, handstands, etc., according to the number of men for which tho pyramid is re- quired)." Sho Picks L'p tho Scraps. A ten-year-old girl in Denver makes a living for herself and her invalid mother picking up scraps. £ho was asked to pick up scraps where sewing was being done so much that tho idea entered her head that she could make money that way, so she canvassed from house to house until she had a sufU ! cient nmmber of patrons to make 81 a day. When sewing is completed tho room Is left until she comes and picks up all the scraps before it is swept. For, as is well known to all housekeep ers, it is impossible to remove them with a broom without damaging the carpets, and the work of picking them up is very irksome to a grown person. The little girl has been at it for several months now and has more orders than sho cao attend to. ABOUT BLACKHEADS. moot luvarlably They Are an ludlcutlou of (ieiieml Debility. Blackheads, or comedo, as it is called, is a disorder of the sweat-glands by which t.l; 1 eci m dist< m d with yel lowish or whitish matt' v. In the cen ter of the elevations, which are only of pinhead size, arc to be seen the black ish points which give the discaso its name. The spots are usually numerous, and make their appearance mostly on the face and neck. They run a peculiarly sluggish course, and by their presence the skin acquires a thick, muddy com plexion. Blackheads are almost invariably an indication of general debility, as they are a sign of a badly working skin. Their appearance is usually accompan ied by marked dyspepsia and constipa tion. The treatment of blackheads is iden tical with that for toning up the system in general. Clean out the bowels, sharpen the appetite, enrich the blood, and the tendency to the trouble will bo removed or lessened. Saline aperient waters should be drunk freely and every attention paid to the diet. As a local treatment the skin should have frequent applications of water as hot as can be comfortably borne, to gether with plenty of castlle soap and friction. The little black cones may be cosily expelled by means of a watch key. Stimulating ointments and wushes should be used, especially those containing sulphur, as this substance is not only a good skin tonic, but is specially useful in the disorder of which we are speaking. A lotion containing equal parts of sulphur, glycerine, chrbonate of pot ash and alcohol, is a valuable remedy, us it is cleansing and soothing. Sometimes the swollen sweat-gland contains a small curled hair, some times u parasito known as Demodex folliculorum, which, however, is harm less and in no way the cause of the dis easo. Attention must of course le directed to any disease of the stomach or lev els that may exist.—Youth's Compan 'on. PRETTY CHINA CLOSET. ' low to L'ttlizo the Corner of a Doom to DbpJuy l ine Ware. As china has now developed into an art the china closet has become a part of the famishing of the dining-room. At each corner in well-appointed houses these quaint cupboards have a wonder ful, pieturesquo effect, and add much to the decorations of this room. Of wood, the curly birch or ash with brass furnishings arc considered by artistic people to be the best. In one house where some artists live the lower shelves of these cupboards, which aro closed by a wooden door, have a quaint motto in brass, which adds to their clever ornamentation. And the glass part of these good, useful and delight ful decorative bitsextends almost to tho broad frieze of the wall paper. Of china, the Copenhagen ware Is tho most expensive. It is a wonderful blue, which is of a slate-color effect. The brown Doulton pitcher, with its queer lettering, its designs of odd figures and its flowery wreaths in tones of creams, arc great for the pretty china closet. The chocolate pot, which is of ever}* design and shapo, can be purchased for from five dollars to the low price of one dollar and fifty cents, and yet every one is a model of the chinamak cr's skill. As n good background for this decorative affair two or three good fish or dessert plates will show oif ad mirably well if placed securely by a fair-sized tack against the back of the shelf. In these dainty closets the cracker jar and cheese plate should bo always on hand. At a supper given in on artistio din ing-room not long ago the china closet was a symphony in blue. The nankeen china being the scheme, every piece from tho glass front presented to tho eye a series of Chinese pictures, with their pagoda effects and peculiar forms so distinct with these people. If the china closet Is a low one, on its top there should be a stunning vase, cither in Mexican or South American pottery, or a fine piece of Japanese rock wood will do excellent duty. These colors of terra cotta or browns are ml- A CORNER CHINA CI.OSET. mirably suited for a high place, and aro in accord with all the china within the | shelves. j Many of these closets have silk cur tains fastened by ends to a brass rod. ! Of the new silks, tho variety is endless. I There arc delicate greens of a cash i mere pwttcrn which, for this purpose, is 1 a poem in silk. Then there arc lace ef ; foots; one stripe of it in apple green, ! with an alternative stripe in lace, the I crinkled, variegated material being the most gorgeous. I hit any simple drapery will do if the curtain design is wanted. To secure a line decorative bit—all tones in china for a closet should be complementary—use pink very sparing ly, red but seldom. Delicate tints in which gilt has a good share is the proper caper for that pretty china •;!. et. Cut glass always is a fine • cSicmc In mall pieces, which, if rightly :laced, will add every time to this cup >anl and enhance its brilliancy.—-St. I. mis lie public. STANDS FOR PLANTS. Soma Very Pretty Onos Can Bo Mado at Homo. l our *i2oo stirred from the lime tin v rr placed on tho firo. This is an unfa da-, recipe for a most delicious pivpai. i'. (j>f gyan hcrrtaa. for Infants and Children. ' |UH OTHERS, Do You Know that l'are^oric, MWH Bateman's Props, Godfrey's Cordial, many so-called Soothing Syrups, and most remedies for children uro composed of opium or morphine? Do Yon Know that opium end morphine are stui>efying narcotic poisons ? Do You Know that in most countries druggists are not permitted to sell narcotics without labeling them poisons 1 Do Yon Know that you should not permit any medicine to be given your child unless you or your physician know of what it is composed ? Do Yon Know tliat Castoria is a purely vegetable preparation, and that a list of its ingredients is published with every bottlo ? Do Yon Know that Castoria is the prescription of the famous Pr. Samuel Pitcher. . That it has keen in use for nearly thirty years, and that more Custoria is now sold than of all other remedies for children combined ? P° Yon Know that the Patent Offlco Department of the United States, and of other countries, have Issued exclusive right to Dr. Pitcher and his assigns to tise the word " Castoria " and its formula, and that to imitate them is a stato prison offense ? Do Yon Know that one of the reasons for granting this government protection was because Castoria had been proven to be absolutely harmless? P° Yon Know that 35 average doses of Castoria are furnished for 35 cents, or one cent a dose ? P° Yon Know that when ftossesscd of this perfect preparation, your children may bo kept well, and that you may have unbroken rest ? Well t these things uro worth knowing. They are facto. The fac-simile /HY / / "** is on every signature of wrapper. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. We import n thorough knowledge of the COMMKRCIAU STUDIES nt the cost of less time and mouey thun other schools. TII-W 1N N EPS of them. Wo want vou li, vi.ow US. write ami we will tell vou alia -out this UVK srIIODL. N. P. We assist crad tes to positions. I'A Litis IHJSINESS (OLLIX.E, l?08-191O (ki-daut St., PIIILA. TESTATE OK WILLIAM LOIIENZ, late of J-li Freeiand, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above nnnu> ' Tlmony's building, near 1.. V. station. ! on April 1. l am now* closing out m\ stock of CLOT IIING } HOOTS, SHOES, i IIA TVS. 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