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BROAD AX Interesting Proceedings Of the Tenth Atlanta Conference. Interesting Of the Tent Confer The Atlanta Conference to study the Negro problems celebrated its tenth anniversary at Atlanta University, the latter part of last week. President Horace Bumstead presided at the sessions and Prof. W. E. Burghardt Du Bols acted as corresponding secretary. The conference was addressed by the following persons: President Frank G. Woodworth, of Tougaloo, Miss.; Mr. L. M. Hershaw, of Washington, D. C. and Mr. W. T. B. Williams, of the General Education Board, Hampton. Mr. Hershaw in speaking on the "Reasons for a systematic study of the Negro" said in part: "The systematic study of the Negro which has been carried on under the direction of this conference for the past ten years is a departure from previous methods of study. Prior to the work done here, there had been no constant effort guided by scientific principles to study the Negro. Everybody had felt that already he knew the Negro, and hence was competent to talk about him. The consequence has been that persons whose training and information would not entitle them to an opinion on any other subject, have had no reluctance to talk and write volubly and dogmatically on this; and they have not been without their audience of eager and receptive listeners. "The systematic study of the Negro has in a measure placed an embargo on these reckless and uninformed talkers. The only way to study any subject is according to a system based upon settled and accepted principles of investigation." The annual Mothers' meeting in the afternoon was addressed by Misses Frances Kellor and Mary Ovington, of New York, and Mrs. Butler Wilson, of Boston. Miss Kellor, who is secretary of the Intermunicipal Committee on Household Research, and has written two volumes, "Experimental Sociology" and "Out of Work," warned colored girls against the new slavery of irresponsible employment agencies: "It is a picture behind which lurks a slavery of Negro women far more deadly to their very life and morals than any existing in ante-bellum days. Between the old Southern master and the slave there was often some genuine human interest, some bond of human sympathy; between the new master, the employment agent, and the servant, there is nothing but the cold metallic clink of dollars and cents." Mrs. Hattie A. McAdoo, of Boston, a contralto of great power and expression sang for the meeting. The main conference assembled at 8 p. m. and heard addresses from Professor G. W. Henderson, of Fisk, Mr. T. J, Jones, of Hampton, President Nyce of Talladega and Professor Walter F. Willcox, of Cornell University, special agent of the 12th U. S. census. Mr. Henderson gave an interesting resume of the conditions of the Negro in Louisiana: "To sum up the situation in Louisiana, I should say that the people have, on the whole, caught the spirit of acquisitiveness and are making good progress in acquiring property and owning their own homes. The Building and Loan Associations have been of great service to them; so have the savings banks. In the country, land is being acquired, in small portions especially, and an increasing number are renting or working land on the shares, which is an excellent school for business training and leads ultimately to ownership. "The educational system is more hopeful now, thanks to Dr. E. A. Alderman as the director of the Southern Education Board. As a result of his work Gov. Blanchard induced the legislature last year to appropriate a million dollars to build school houses. "In Louisiana as in other Southern states, the dangers which threatened the common schools seem less, if it has not passed, but less and less will apparently be done for secondary, higher and professional education. This demand must be met for years to come, probably, by the people themselves and the missionary societies. Private schools taught by graduates of our higher institutions and supported by the people are springing up in increasing numbers throughout the state. "Our attention for the future, it seems to me, must be directed to questions, partly moral and partly civil. "1. The people have learned how to earn, and also, the importance of education. What they now need is the wisdom to use and to spend; how to invest not only in real estate, but in institutions for the common good and in innocent and mutual enjoyment. It is this practical moral education which is a condition to greater progress. "2. Greater protection of life and property. This involves the co-operation of the other race. Material progress is hindered by the lack of the sense of safety to life and property owing to mob violence. "3. The Christian ministers and leaders of the two races must find some common platform in mutual cooperation. The Southern churches have not yet taken hold of this race question. Some of its difficulties cannot be solved without their co-operation. The homes and virtue of multitudes of our women who work out in service are at the mercy of the white men. Their husbands and fathers are unable to protect them while in this service. Unfortunately white men do not regard illicit relations with colored women apparently as forbidden by the commandment against adultery. The colored people cannot remedy the situation themselves. It becomes the duty of the white people to take it up." Professor Willcox spoke of the gravity of the race problem in the United States and the necessity of careful systematic study of the facts. He commended the work of Atlanta University in this direction. Negro Papers. We again call the attention of the public to the fact that a little learning and a few hundred dollars are the cause of a number of our race going to the lunatic asylum. Not one Negro in ten can tell why a Negro, Irish, French, German, Italian, Jew or any other weekly paper is published. We have stated time and again that these papers are printed for the purpose of getting the news among that particular people or race, and not for the general news of the world. Yet you will find a number of Negroes with their pockets full of white newspapers. Ask him about the news concerning his race, he can tell you absolutely nothing, and he knows less about the news of the world. This same Negro will say, "When I read a Negro paper, I see things if that paper that I read in the white papers." This at once shows his ignorance of Negro papers. We are confident that in every Negro paper that is published by Negro men, the editor tries to advance the news of the Negro race, and they do to a great extent. If the Negroes want to see the ill-doings of their race pointed out, let them read a white paper, and no good will they find for the Negro. Only some huge article that is printed for the purpose of obtaining Negro subscribers to that paper. Let the Negro of the United States support their own papers and they will get the news of all their race of people—Ex. HEW TO THE LINE. CHICAGO, JUNE 10, 1905. Mary DOCTOR A. BEATRICE SCHULTZ. Who in spite of all opposition has succeeded in breasting the waves of adversity, and she continues to meet with the greatest success in the practice of her chosen profession. Who in spite of all opposition has succeeded in breasting the waves of adversity, and she continues to meet with the greatest success in the practice of her chosen profession. STAND UP FOR RIGHT. After forty years of unqualified and unrestricted right to the enjoyment of the public institutions and the free schools of the state of Kansas, the question now confronts the Negroes of this state whether or not they are willing to surrender those rights and privileges as citizens without a vigorous protest. The Negroes of this state, for forty years, have been a faithful adherent to the principles of the Republican party, because that party has always stood for equal rights, equal privileges and equal opportunities for all of its citizens, regardless of color or previous condition. We know that it is within the power of the white people to impose legally any condition they see fit upon us; but will they do it? or will they listen to the earnest appeal for justice, fair play and a square deal? or will they listen to a few so-called "Big" Negroes who, as alleged educators, would sink the race in perdition in order that they might make a living teaching school and putting a few dollars of easy money in their pockets? The "Jim Crow" school means the separation of all the white and colored children in the schools of this state; the separation means the fostering of a greater prejudice than that which already exists and the fostering of a greater prejudice means the pushing of the Negro back and reducing him to an insufferable and intolerable condition. Why spend thousands of dollars for the education of the Negro if it is the purpose of the white man to reduce him to such a condition? Do they not know that with the education of the Negro they cannot keep him in such a condition? The Negroes who are clamoring for separate schools in order to get a job to teach would be the first to rebel against "Jim Crow" cars. Are the "Jim Crow" schools any better than "Jim Crow" cars? Negroes who favor the former idea do so for the dollars there are in it, and oppose the latter idea because there are no dollars in it. Why not be consistent? One kind of a "Jim Crow" or separate institution is no better than another. We are not making any fight on those who teach, but there is a principle involved which seriously concerns the future of the race in this country. Every colored man and woman knows what the conditions are in the South affecting our race. Do they want the same conditions fastened upon their children of the North? It seems to be the policy of both the great political parties to restrict the rights and limit the citizenship of the Negro-to fix his status and let him "root hog or die," and to carry out this policy a certain class of politicians are using a certain class of col- ored men, alleged educators, to aid and assist in their infamous designs and purposes. The intelligent men and women of our race must know that just so long as the white man will make the race's leader that leader must and will represent the policy of the white man. The Negro must learn to put principle above the dollar, and the one who is not willing to sacrifice his property and even his life for the betterment of the condition of his children is not fit to live.—The Watchman, Topeka, Kan. The above article has the right ring to it; it is full of the truth, except that it fails to state that the "Jim Crow" school law which has so far gone into effect in Kansas was enacted by a Republican legislature and signed by a Republican governor. Death of Mrs. America Scott Mrs. America Scott, the highly esteemed wife of David Scott, the well-known expressman, 5042 Armour avenue, departed this life at 12:30 p. m. last Friday, June 2, after enduring much pain through a long period of l'ress. Mrs. Scott was born in Covington, Ky., in 1848. She became united in marriage to Mr. Scott in 1866. She was the mother of twelve children, four of whom still survive her. They are Mrs. Julia Bryant, Mrs. Mary Kirkling, Miss Dolly and John Scott. At the age of 12 Mrs. Scott became a convert to the Christian religion, and she and her husband were among the oldest, most faithful and highly respected members of Quinn Chapel. She was also one of the oldest members of the Household of Ruth, No. 44. Funeral services were held over her remains at Quinn Chapel Sunday at 1 o'clock. The services were very impressive. They were partly conducted by the leading officers of the Household of Ruth, and two hundred and fifty of her associate members were clad in deep mourning out of respect for their lamented and departed sister. Rev. D. P. Roberts very touchingly spoke of the exemplary and Christian life which had been led by Mrs. Scott. He assured her bereaved relatives and sorrowing friends that "she was not dead, and that she would be fully rewarded in the next world for the noble life she had led while striving to lighten the burdens of her fellow creatures." The floral offerings by the Household of Ruth, North Star Lodge No 1, and other friends were very beautiful. The earthly remains of Mrs. Scott were laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery. THE FUNERAL OF GEORGE J. WOODS. Monday evening June 5th George J. Woods 3011 Dearborn st., passed on over into eternity. He had been ill ever since the early part of the winter. He was well known not only throughout Chicago but also throughout the country at large. Some years ago he conducted the Turkish bath rooms in the Southern Hotel 22nd and Wabash ave., and made considerable money, later on he became the owner of club rooms at 2971 Sate st. For several years he was treasurer of the Cook County Colored Democracy and at Kansas City in 1900 he was elected a member of the executive committee of the Negro National Democratic League, he was therefore until his last illness an active worker in the ranks of Colored Democracy. He leaves a wife and an adopted daughter and other relatives and friends to mourn his death. Prior to his journey to the unknown world, he was baptised for the forgiveness of his sins, and was received into full fellowship in St. Thomas Church where Mrs. Woods has been an active member for years, and on Thursday at 1 o'clock, funeral services were held over his remains in St. Thomas, which were laid to rest in Oakwood. S. A. T. Watkins, William H. Clark, Major A. F. Tervalon, James Miller, E. J. Smith and W. H. Holdom were the active pall bearers Col. Robert M. Mitchell, Jackson Gordon, Jesse Binga, William Cowan, Henry Jones, George Holt, William Dye, Fred Holt, James Turpuffs, Mat. Hulett, and Dan. M. Jackson were among the honorary pall bearers. The floral offerings were very numerous and exceedingly beautiful. The most notable flower piece was a broken column which was contributed by the Cook County Colored Democracy. The floral designs were arranged and executed by Mrs. J. J. Manley, who is an expert in her line of business. Rev. Father Lealted poured out words of consolation to the bereaved ones, and warned those who had strayed far away from the throne of grace, to return before it was too late and not presume too much on the generosity, kindness, sympathy and compassion of God whose love for those created in the image of Himself far surpasses our understanding." The eloquent words, of Father Lealted were indeed very comforting and consoling to Mrs. Woods and they left a lasting impression on the minds of many of those who had assembled in the church. At the conclusion of the services well on to one hundred members of the Cook County Colored Democracy, who made a fine appearance under the marshallship of George J. Terrel marched at the head of the funeral procession, south on Dearborn to 31st east on 31st to State and south on State, to 36th st., where they disbanded and stood in single file on each side of the street while the funeral cottage wended its way to Oakwood. Chas. Jackson the up-to-date undertaker 2804 State st., had charge of the funeral and he conducted everything in connection with it, in first class order. DISLIKES THE WILD NEGRO. Tuskegee Traveler Thinks Ex-Slaves May Help to Redeem Him. Horace Greeley Griffin, one of the three young Negroes of Tuskegee training whom the German government borrowed and took to South Africa to show the wild Negroes how to grow cotton, is at his Texas home again. He has had enough of West Africa. He doesn't like the wild Negroes much better than he likes the tropical rains. Some of them ne suspects of cannibalism, and the men are not so strong as they look, and honest toll is hateful to them. "One Southern Negro who has been used to labor," a correspondent quotes young Griffin as saying, "can do more work in one day than a wild African can do in a week. The wild African looks ignorant, brutal and repulsive, and in truth they are brutes. They worship the devil and build mud idols to the devil. They believe in the existence of a God, but think that he is too good to be of any use to them. They say that God will not fight for them, while the devil is a good fighter and loves a fight above anything else. "I think that the institution of slavery as we once had it in the United States was a blessing—a God's blessing. The Negroes of America have been redeemed by it from hell and degradation, and it may be that God is preparing them to redeem the dark continent." Henry Greeley Griffin being a product of Prof. Booker T. Washington's school, it would be surprising indeed if he should give expression to sentiments other than these in reference to the Negro in Africa and in America. Colored Catholic Church. St. Peter's Apostle is the name of the church at the corner of Allen and Cochran streets, now in course of erection for the colored Catholics of Dallas. Father J. J. Ferdinand, under whose direction the church is being built, stated the other day that he hoped to be able to enter the house in about sixty days. The foundation, which is of concrete blocks, has been completed, and the framework is progressing nicely. The church will be 36x60 feet, the auditorium 16x18, and the sanctuary 15x16. The tower will extend into the air about 100 feet. The contract for building this church was let to Mr. W. C. Lewis, colored, and everything from the excavating of the ground to putting on the finishing touches will be done by colored men.—Dallas Express. St. Thomas. Last Sunday being the Sunday after the Ascension Day, there were two celebrations of the Holy Communion—the High celebration at 11 a. m., and sermon by Father Lealted; the choir sang Stainer's "Festival Mass." Next Sunday, June 11, being Whit-Sunday, the feast of Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Ghost at Jerusalem, the color of the altar and the chasuble worn by the priest is red. The same mass by Stainer will be sung, and the offertory will be "Pentecost" anthem, and vespers will be sung at 8 p. m. Sunday School is in a flourishing condition. Mr. S. A. T. Watkins is superintendent. Mrs. A. H. Lealted has charge of the infant department, assisted by Mrs. Oldham and Miss Mina Jone and Miss Mary Ferguson. Sunday School opens at 1 p. m. Church calendar for the week: June 12, Monday in Octave of Whitsun. June 13, Tuesday in Octave of Whitsun. June 14, Ember day, fast. June 16, Friday, fast. June 17, Saturday, Ember day, fast. Mr. Peter N. King will leave the city on the 14th in single blessedness, returning to Chicago doubly blessed with his companion for life. Mr. King is one of Louisville's best boys. He will marry charming Minnie Brown of that city. Miss Brown is one of Louisville's dearly beloved of the social set, and a teacher in the public schools. The wedding ceremony will be performed in the Fifth Street Baptist Church, by Rev. Augustus Jones, at 5 o'clock, June 22nd. Miss Lyda Johnson, of Louisville, will be maid of honor, and Mr. Spencer Johnson, best man; bridesmaids, Miss Daisy Haggatt, Chicago; Miss Pearl Gibson, Evansville, Ind.; ushers, Mr. Wm. Saunders, of Louisville, and Mr. James B. Houston, of St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. King will be at home after June 28th at 6613 Langley avenue. Post nuptials: Reception, Mrs. Sara Hanilton; dancing party, Mrs. Eliza Colwell-Dortch; reception, Miss Bernice Spradling; breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Clinkscale. Former City Attorney Miles J. Devine made the best speech of all those who pretended to speak in behalf of Chicago and its Democrats at Mayor Tom Johnson's picnic at Cleveland last Saturday. Mr. Devine did not slop over like some of his associates who were affected with running off at the mouth. 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Mrs. Clara Belle Barley, of 4157 Ellis avenue, is visiting friends in Urbana, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gray, of the Chicago postoffice, are spending their vacation in New York City. Mrs. R. M. Mitchell, of 2731 Dearborn street, has recently had another severe attack of her former allment. Ex-State Senator M. J. Butler is a the present time conducting the Waita League Oyster House and Cafe. Miss Mamie Selden, of 6528 Evans avenue, is making elaborate preparations for a trip to Niagara Falls in August. Mrs. Geo. Smith and daughter Laura have gone to New York City to live with mother and grandmother, Mrs. Laura Meredith. Some say that the woman who can't rule some man with a marriage certificate is the one who wants to rule him with a ballot. The fifth annual meeting of the State Convention of the Ohio State Federation of Colored Women will be held at Dayton, July 6-7. John Q. Grant, who was an old friend of Mrs. David Scott, in every way greatly assisted Mr. Scott in the saddest hours of his affection. Alderman Stanley H. Kunz, who is a lover of fast horses, is anxious to secure the services of a first-class colored jockey to train his string of race horses. N. A. Harbin is one of Gov. Deneen's right hand men in the 31st ward, and he is one of our true friends, one who is ever ready to put up his money to support this paper. Did Pat make a bull when he said, "The Chinaman worships old Confucius, and I have to worship a plaster of Paris saint that niver existed."—American Whip. The First Regiment, Uniform Rank, K. P.'s will give their annual picnic at Gardner's Grove, Monday, July 10. A dress parade, a barbecue and dancing will be the leading attractions. Edward Tiderington, 2815 State street, who is one of the high Old Fellows of this big town, will leave Monday for Old Point Comfort, Va., where he will spend his ten days' vacation. Mrs. Virginia Green, 4762, Dearborn st., left Sunday morning for Denver Colo. and returned Thursday morning. She made the flying trip in the interest of the Pullman Palace Car Company. Mr. Arthur Woodward and mother left Chicago Saturday, June 3, with the remains of Mrs. Cassie Payne, Mrs. Woodward's sister, for Boonville, Mo., where the remains will be buried in the family vault. James A. Quinn, the popular City Sealer, and the prince of the City Hall, this week presented the writer with a fine summer hat which is a perfect fit, and we heartily thank Mr. Quinn for his token of friendship. Mrs. Dora Wormley, wife of Lynch Wormley, who for many years was employed as special policeman in the South Town office, is confined to her home, 362 27th street, in a very bad condition caused by chronic gastritis. The results of the evil of wearing high heel shoes are quite serious. The weight of the body is thrown on the toe and against the upper leather of the shoe and causing poor circulation, and the whole nervous system is injured. The effort to walk on these "fashionable stilts" often causes curvature of the spine and the displacement of other organs.—Ex. Charles J. Bonaparte, of Baltimore, Md., who several years ago contributed an article to the public press, favoring "mob and lynch law for Afro-Americans," has been appointed secretary of the navy by President Roosevelt. Mrs. Mary A. Williams and daughter Gladys, of Baltimore, Md., arrived in Chicago Wednesday, June 7th. Mrs. Williams will reside with her brother, Mr. Noah D. Thompson, at 6552 Champlain avenue, for whom she has come to keep house. Mrs. George Horde, 320 W. 47th street: "When I first began taking the Broad Ax my husband did not take much stock in it, but now he likes it and he would not do without it. To tell the truth, we both like it because it hews to the line." Alderman Bernard W. Snow is one of the most valuable members of the City Council, and being a man of public affairs, the leaders of the Republican party would be honoring themselves by nominating him as a member of the Sanitary Board. Justice J. K. Prindiville, who has so honorably presided at the Harrison Street Police station for many years, without fear or favor, is slated for reappointment by Mayor Dunne, and in 1906 he will become one of the new municipal judges of Chicago. Mrs. Coleman, mother of Expressman John Coleman, is confined to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Gaskins, 4552 Armour avenue, where she is being carefully nursed by Mrs. Harry Arnold, formerly Miss Daisy E. Coleman, of Washington, D. C. Masters Harrison and Floyd Emanuel will be given a trip to Atlantic City, N. J., New York, Philadelphia and Boston as a token of their parents' appreciation of their excellent school work, last term. They will enter the High School next term. Captain W. P. Clancy: "I want to say that The Broad Ax arrives at our home, 5553 Green street, every Saturday, and Mrs. Clancy and each and every one of our children always peruse its contents with much interest, and as long as The Broad Ax runs I will stand by it." Alderman Michael D. Dougherty has a strong following among the Afro-Americans residing in the 22nd ward, for he is ever ready to befriend them, and they, with his other constituents, would be delighted if he should receive the nomination to make the race for Trustee of the Drainage Canal. Col. Robert Redfield was the commanding officer of the day last Saturday at Cleveland, O., in charge of the Chicago Democratic Marching Club, and he very gallantly discharged all his duties pertaining to the same. The many beautiful ladies of Cleveland were favorably impressed with his soldierly bearing. Mrs. Minnie R. Coleman, who greatly assists her husband, J. H. Coleman, 2540 State street, in his expressing and furniture moving business, does not hesitate in declaring that "The Broad Ax is the best and the most progressive paper published in the interests of the Afro-American race in this city." The Association of Physicians and Surgeons of Greater New York will tender a banquet to Dr. Daniel H. Williams, of this city, Thursday, June 15th. This will be an important gathering of the most prominent medical men in the East. Dr. Williams will leave for New York City on the 14th and return home on the 17th. Messrs. George W. Henderson, Geo. J. Terrell, James H. Porter and Geo. Diggs accompanied the Chicago Democratic Marching Club to Cleveland, O., last Saturday, and they were royally entertained by Mayor Johnson and his followers. More than one hundred colored men were in the parade and assisted to escort the Chicagoans to their respective headquarters while in that city. Hon. Clarence S. Darrow, who claims that he is not a Democrat, but affiliates with the Democratic party simply to root at the public trough and draw a fat salary while rooting, must have felt the sting of The Broad Ax, for in his speech at Cleveland, O., last Saturday, he referred "to the nigger strike breakers of Chicago," which was uncalled for and very much out of place on that occasion. Dee Parker is a great credit to the Afro-American race. He has for the past five years had entire charge of a large flat building at 179 Lincoln avenue. Each month he collects almost $400 as rents, which amount he banks for the owner of the building. Mr. Parker has the confidence of his employer to such an extent that he AN EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT In order to add two or three thousand new names to our subscription list, between now and July 1st, The Broad Ax will be sent to any address in the United States, and "The Souls of Black Folk," by Prof. William E. Burghardt Du Bois, or Charles W. 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Sample copies sent on application to any part of the United States. Address all orders to JULIUS F. TAYLOR. Editor The Broad Ax. does not require him to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of all his duties, which is sufficient proof that Mr. Parker is an honest man. Ex-mayor Carter H. Harrison arrived in the city Wednesday from Southern Cal. where he spent two months with his family, and he will pull off his coat and take a hand in the Primary fight June 27, and with his followers endeavor to capture and control the deegates to the sanitary and judiciary conventions which will be held at the West Side Auditorium, Taylor and Center streets, Wednesday June 28. In our article several weeks ago, "Echoes of the Frederick Douglass Centre Charity Ball," reference was made to a certain lady writing her name on a card for two copies of an obtuse newspaper, and we are glad to note that the lady referred to was not guilty of committing such an act, and that her name did not appear in connection with the ball in any manner, shape or form in the sheet referred to. In simple justice to this lady and her highly esteemed family we are firmly convinced that they did not give a dancing party which was not conducted in accordance with the best rules of society. Down in Arkansas they have introduced hugging societies to swell the church treasury, and an Arkansas paper gives the following scale of prices: Girls under sixteen, 15 cents for a short squeeze; from sixteen to twenty, 50 cents; schoolma'ms, 40 cents; another man's wife, $1; widows, according to looks, from 10 cents to $3; old malds, 3 cents or two for a nickel and not any limit of time. 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The material chosen is usually linen, and may be of any quality from the finest lawn to the heavy butcher's linen. The edges are finished with hem-stitched hems, buttonholed scallops or fringe. Hems are a neat and appropriate finish for square doilies and centerpieces; scallops are suitable for the round or fancy shapes, and may be made very durable if the stitches are deep, taking a firm hold on the linen so they will not pull out during the process of laundering. They are also strengthened by using coarse white thread around the edges, before working with the silk. Fringe is handsome at first, but is not recommended because it soon becomes ragged and tangled, says a correspondent of the Michigan Farm Journal. Pillow cas linen was the material used for a large centerpiece which was finished with hems two inches wide. A design of thistles and leaves scattered irregularly above the hem formed a border, the flowers worked in delicate shades of purple silk, the leaves in green and the stems in greenish-brown. There were six dolles finished in the same way, except that the hems are not quite so wide, and the designs are smaller. The Delft shades of blue produce beautiful effects when used on table linen. A set of round doilies is decorated with a scroll design, one edge of which forms large, shallow scallops, which are worked in buttonhole stitch, and the remainder of the design in outline with several shades of blue. A large round centerpiece with doilies to match is made of fine linen, and has a border of pink carnations with green leaves. The carnation is one of the easiest flowers for beginners to embroider, and is very effective. Maple, ivy and geranium leaves are very popular decorations for table linen. Upon a round centerpiece of butcher's linen is traced a design of ivy leaves, so arranged that the edges form scallops. These are worked with green silk, making very strong and durable edge on heavy material. It has often been observed that linen is worn more by careless laundering than by use, and in spite of the fact that embroidery silks are warranted not to fade, any of them will do so if these articles are put in with the regular washing and rubbed and boiled like other white clothes. Use soft water, heated until it is lukewarm. Rub lightly between the hands, using plenty of Ivory soap to get them clean, and rinse in two waters, adding a little boiled starch and a very little bluing to the second. Hang them in a shady place and leave until about half dry. Roll tightly for an hour or two, and iron on the wrong side, placing the linen on an ironing board that is covered with several thicknesses of flannel and a clean white cloth. This will bring out the embroidery nicely, making it look like new every time it is washed. A TRIM SHIRT-WAIST. Hand-Made Tucks Give This an Air of Elegance and the Narrow Frills Add to the Daintiness. It shows groups of tiny tucks either side of a center band of embroidery edged with plisse frills. The back PRETTY PATTERN. boasts a prettily pointed yoke and the novel sleeves are tucked without fulness into plain cuffs of embroidery. With the may be worn a soft girlle of silk, or one of the wash belts now so much liked. The tendency of the season is to have wash belts for the more simple wash dresses. Poke Bonnets The poke bonnet will be popular for children, and some young women with a bent towards the picturesque may adopt it. A number of most attractive models are being showoff. One of coiffe-colored lace straw lined with white tulle and trimmed with pink and white roses and green ribbon was noticeable. The right type of girl would have been very charming in that bonnet. However, the poke is rather too conspicuous for ordinary wear. It should be reserved for garden parties, weddings and other dressy occasions. Polo Turban. Dalaty, plquant faces, after having been evershadowed by the immense hats, will be enhanced by the tiny polo and kindred hats, which are the most charming of headdresses. A wing of Mephistophelian pointedness is at the left of the most recent example. Very Dainty and Frenchy Little Frock with the Long Waist and Short Skirt. One piece waist and shirt frocks are worn not only by little girls just out of first short frocks, but also by girls of all ages up to ten, the waist line, in the case of the older girls, being shortened to a point approximating the natural waist line; but the same general effect is given by the suits whose skirts button onto the waist. Both models are made up in all the pretty wash fabrics, organdie, flowered dimity, embroidered swisses and mulles, and batistes, linens, chambrays, ginghams, percales, madras, pique, etc., and valenciennes is the fa- A SIMPLE NAINSOOK FROCK vored trimming for the sheer stuffs as in the case of the wee tots, though for the older children more embroideries are used than for the younger ones. The plaid and checked ginghams and mercerized cottons, so remarkably pretty this season, are welcomed enthusiastically by the makers of children's frocks, and these materials, while bright and childlike, are yet dark enough to be serviceable. They are usually made up with white gulimpes or worn with a white collar of the Eton sort. Mohair, serges, light weight check and invisible plaid suitings, and regulation plaids and checks in light weight wool, cashmere, Panama, volle, broadcloth—all these and many more are utilized for the wool spring frocks of the small schoolgirl; and stitching, contrasting bands, embroidered galloons, soutache braid, fiber braid and tiny buttons are the trimmings most often seen upon these frocks. HOW TO KEEP YOUNG. Those That Bust Out Lose Youthfulness Sooner Than the Busy and Energetic Workers. As a rule the women by whose youthfulness I have been struck most have been famous workers, writes Robert Hichens in the Sunday Magazine. Men who work hard and successfully, on the other hand, often appear careworn and elderly before their time. Women are becoming cleverer than men are, in this way, as in so many other ways. In comparing the women who live quiet country lives with those who drain life to the dregs, I must say that my theories and those of many doctors have been upset. Age, in the heart of the country, seems generally to make its appearance just when one would expect it to do so. Country women of 50 usually appear 50. I believe that a perpetual calm is decidedly ageing, and that too much repose even in fine air, induces a heaviness, a phlegm, which shows youth quickly to the door. The human vegetable is seldom or never young. It always seems what we discreetly call "a good age." But the surest way of presenting youth is to keep your interest in people and things. Are modern women more keenly interested in their lives than modern men in theirs, and is this the secret of their remarkable youthfulness? Certainly the modern woman's life is constantly becoming more varied, more full. She does a thousand things now that she used to leave undone. Beth in work and in play she has a far better time. Perhaps that is why she is getting to appear so preposterously young. She is gazing toward the horizon of time, and watching the far-off figures of coming joys, against a sky in which there are not so many clouds as there used to be. Her youth should put man on his mettle. The Lingerie Hat The lingerie hat has been brought to a state of perfection. The handsomest of these are extremely simple, and depend on their daintiness and the beauty of their materials for their charm. They are trimmed hardly at all, a large bow of ribbon or ribbon rosettes serving for sole ornamentation. A typical model was a sort of Ram O'Shanter in embroidered mull over a lining of skyblue silk. The silk very full and plisse, appeared in the brim, and two great choux of the silk on one side completed the hat. Gloves. Quite as much attention should be shown to the fit of the gloves as to that of one's shoes; insist on long fingers and remember that a tight glove does not make the hand look any smaller when on, and does make the hand look very red and ugly when it is removed. The Stout Woman The Louis XVI. coat is a becoming style to the stout woman, because it is long in its lines, fitted in the back, not necessarily fitted in front, and has wide skirts as a contrast to the slenderness of its waist line. INTERESTING GOSSIP FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITOL EX-SENATOR HENRY BLAIR Mie Is a Familial Figure Among Old- Timers—The Home of Many Ex- statesmen and Lawmakers— Other Items. W WASHINGTON. — In the group of ex-senators and ex-representatives who have made Washington their home since leaving the public service, no figure is more familiar or interesting than that of Henry W. Blair, of New Hampshire, who in his seventy-second year is one of the most active attorneys before the departments and congress. He has altered very little in appearance since he left congress 14 years ago. He is a giant in stature, with a well filled out frame, is slow and deliberate in his movements and still canable of hard work. Mr. Blair wound up his congressional career with the reputation of being an interminable talker, because of his celebrated education bill, which he advocated in season and out of season during the Fiftieth and Fifty-first congress. This was a measure to which he had given the best thought of his life and which contained great principles, but to which it was difficult to attract attention and about which it was next to impossible to arouse enthusiasm. Its main object was the betterment of conditions in the south in an educational way and it aimed to put the negro on a higher footing as regards education. Mr. Blair believed that in educating the negro the great southern problem would be solved. He occupied the floor of the senate for days and days and week after week in discussing his measure, but it never reached a vote. In his service in the senate Mr. Blain demonstrated that he was a debater of unusual ability on all questions and there were few of the members of that body who cared to arouse him or oppose him in an extemporaneous debate. When he went out of the senate he was a poor man and has worked hard ever since. He practices before the departments and is willing to take any honorable piece of work that will bring him a commission. Not long ago he acted as agent for a certain make of pen which he succeeded in introducing in some of the departments. To many of his old colleagues it was rather a pathetic sight to see this once able debater in the senate selling pens to the government. Many Familiar Names. W LAW ASHINGTON affords a field for a great number of states men who once held foremost rank in the house or senate, but who have become the victims of political fortune or misfortune. A number of them have taken up the practice of law in this city and when any great measure is before congress involving particular interests in the country they can be found appearing for one side or the other in arguments before committees of congress. Among some of the better known ex-senators might be named Mr. Faulkner, of West Virginia; Thurston, of Nebraska; Marion Butler, of North Carolina; Gen. Matt Butler, of South Carolina; William Pitt Kellogg, of Louisiana, and Mr. Chandler, of New Hampshire. Mr. Chandler is head of the Spanish claims commission and does not do a general attorney's business. Mr. Faulkner is a lawyer of note and when in the senate was one of the strong men on the democratic side. It is of advantage to all parties in interest to have the ex-senators and representatives appear before committees on matters of legislation. Their knowledge of legislation is often illuminating to the committees, as well as valuable to their clients. Measures for the upbuilding of the merchant marine, the present discussion of railway rate legislation, the bills for statehood for the territories and other subjects afford a field for their efforts. The big appropriation bills also contain matters that seem to require the services of attorneys in representing various interests. Warren and Warner. THE BIRD OF THE WILD WEST ENATOR Warren, of Wyoming, says that if Senator Warner, of Missouri, the newly elected senator from that state, does not move from the Willard hotel, he will have to move. This, of course, is only a good-humored threat, but arises from the annoyance he has experienced because of the similarity of their names. Senator Warner, as the republican senator from Missouri, is naturally the political referee for republican office giving in that state. He has come to Washington to look after the interests of his constituents and the president relies upon his advice in distributing political favors. The result is that Senator Warner is in great demand. The telephone in his room at the hotel is used very freely and some one seems to want to talk with him every minute of the day. Unfortunately when he is asked for over the telephone the clerk is apt to get his name confused with that of Senator Warren and that big, breezy westerner finds himself pestered with all sorts of inquiries about Missouri appointments and other matters that are of no interest to Wyoming. "Warner" and "Warren" sound very much alike when spoken over the telephone. This same confusion was experienced last winter by Senator Crane, of Massachusetts, and Senator Kearns, of Utah. Although these names are widely different in spelling, their pronunciation over the wire is very much the same. At their committee rooms at the capitol these two men were continually being called up and interviewed on matters belonging to each other. Now that Senator Kearns has retired Senator Crane expects to be relieved from the annoyance and will not be called upon any more to explain why he is fighting the Mormons or be asked for inside tips concerning the progress of the case against Reed Smoot, the other Utah senator, who was Mr. Kearns' colleague. Roosevelt to Go South. Roosevelt P JOHN Y YORK RESIDENT Roosevelt has agreed to make a trip through the south next fall before the extra session of congress meets in October. His reception in the southwest, particularly in Texas, during his recent tour made a great impression upon him as well as upon the southern democrats. He has no idea, however, that his visit in Dixieland will result in the conversion of that section to republicanism, but he believes that it will be conducive to a better feeling between the sections. The change in sentiment in the south towards Mr. Roosevelt has been marvelous in the last few months and a great deal of it has been due to his personal contact with the people of that section. Mr. Roosevelt's many trips throughout the country have taken him into every state and territory of the union, with the exception of Florida, Arkansas, Alabama and Louisiana. In his coming southern tour he hopes to visit these states and become acquainted with their citizens. Probably none of his predecessors was ever so thoroughly acquainted with the different sections of the country, the characteristics of their people, their industries and their needs. He wants to complete his knowledge of the whole country and it is safe to say that his trip next October will be as successful and interesting as those he has already made. The southern tour will also serve the president to arouse general interest in subjects which he will bring to the attention of congress when he calls it in extra session on October 16. During the summer months interest in some of these matters may languish, but it is easy to imagine the speeches he will make while on his tour that will put the whole country on the qui vive regarding railway rate legislation and possibly the tariff. Presidential Boomlets M FOR RESIDENCE PARK WEST R. ROOSEVELTS reiteration of his decision not to be a candidate in 1908 and not to consider a nomination no matter how u n a nimously it may be offered is giving impetus to the booms of aspirants to the presidency. The candidates are watch- each other closely and none of them can make a move but what his opponents hear of it and discuss it with their friends. There is just a little jealousy at present among other aspirants over the prominence that Secretary of War Taft has been given in public affairs. Mr. Taft created somewhat of a sensation when he announced the policy of the Panama canal commission regarding the purchase of supplies in the open market. "Taft thinks he has made a ten-strike by that move," remarked another prominent man who is quietly seeking the nomination, "We will see whether it pans out." Each of the candidates is seeking an issue. There is some anxiety therefore felt as to how popular Mr. Taft's policy will be with the people. Opposed to this idea of the government securing canal material in the cheapest markets will be the policy of Secretary Shaw, who is likely to appear before the public as a "Standpatter" candidate. He will in all probability leave the cabinet next February and inaugurate his campaign. Vice President Fairbanks is a candidate and using all legitimate methods to advance his interests. He is the apostle of conservatism and is also closely watching the effect of Secretary Taft's rather radical declaration. Senator Foraker, of Ohio, is a strong protectionist advocate and is being punched by his friends for the presidency on that issue. There is every indication of an interesting and lively cor-*est* for the nomination in 1908. ABOUT RHODE ISLAND. Not an Island, But Takes Its Name from an Island Named by Indians. Rhode Island is the most interesting state in the union. Her people are generally known as "Gun-fints." She is about the size of a postage stamp, yet has two capitals, says the New York Press. Her rival in that respect, Connecticut, had two until New Haven yielded to Hartford in 1873. Rhode Island is not an island, being surrounded on three sides by dry land. There used to be an island of the name—the Indians called it "Aquidneck"—but its identity was lost when the "peaceful island" annexed the Providence plantations. Wasn't that the original American "merger?" The name "Rhode Island" is of very obscure origin. The early settlers of "Little Rhody" had grim experiences, as we may infer from the names bestowed upon the physical features of the state. These represent the whole gamut of human suffering, human ambition, human weakness. Take the islands Prudence, patience, Hope, Despair, all under the hand of Providence. And don't overlook Hog island. The coat-of-arms is a golden anecho, fouled, on a blue shield, and the motto is "Hope." Rhode Island in 1773 ordered that the name of the "Colony of Rhode Island" be the cath of allegiance instead of "to the King of Great Britain." Oh, she was a very proud, haughty, independent little body, and set herself up against the United States, refusing to ratify the constitution until congress threatened to treat her as a foreign power. MANUFACTURE EXPRESSION Photographers Can Produce Any Cast of Features Desired by Sitter. "A remarkable fact in my profession," said a photographer, according to the Chicago Chronicle, "is that we portrait artists can give to a sitter any expression that is desired. A bland look, a noble look, a serene look—it is no trouble to us to put any one of these expressions on the most wooden face. "The matter is achieved by the repetition of certain words. If you, for instance, came to me and said you wished to look distinguished I would pose you in a distinguished attitude and then I would get you to say 'brush' just before I snapped the shutter. For some inexplicable reason the pronunciation of the simple word 'brush' gives to the mouth an air of the most striking nobility and distinction. "If you want to have in a photograph a look of serenity you must say 'bosom.'" "If you want to make your mouth look small say 'flip.' If you want to make it look larger say 'cabbage.'" "To have an expression of melancholy it is necessary to say 'kerchunk.'" "To have an expression of pride or hauteur it is necessary to say 'phoenix.'" EASILY AND QUICKLY DONE Street Car Conductor Had a Neat Way of Suppressing a Public Nuisance. There was a crowded street car on Thirty-fourth street, relates the New York Sun. A big man, very fat and very full, entered, and wedged himself into a seat. Then he unsteadily, but firmly, extracted a big cigar from his pocket, lighted it, and puffed away, despite all rules and regulations, and oblivious to the disgust of his fellow passengers. The conductor, busy with fares, did not at first notice the smoker. As the smoke increased in volume the women became more and more angry, and some of the men had begun to screw their courage to the point of risking an affray with the man, when the conductor's duties brought him again to the firing line. This time he said nothing, but as he passed the drunken smoker he neatly drew the cigar from between the fellow's lips and threw it into the street. Only that, and nothing more—except the explanatory remark: "That's what we do when smokers don't obey the regulations!" Russian Vegetarian Diet. It has been said so often lately that the Japanese owe their strength largely to a vegetable diet that it is interesting to read in a traveler's account of a visit to Moscow in 1698 that the same thing was said then of their present enemies, the Russians. He attributes their being "of a very strong constitution, very tall and bulky," to the fact that "above one half of the year being taken up with their fasts, the common people feed upon nothing else but cabbage and cucumber." Lest the total abstainer as well as the vegetarian should rejoice at this, though, we must add that our traveler also says: "It must be allow'd that they promote the digestion by the brandy and leeks which, questionless, correct the viscous Humors arising by such indigestible nourishments." So there is nothing new, even in the modern war of diets.—London Chronicle. 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Write for catalogue and full instruc- tions how to order. Marcus Ruben (Inc.), 390 State St., Chicago Gypsies of the Sea. In the archipelago of Mergul, off the coast of lower Burmah, Asia, live the "sea gypsies." Instead of carts they own covered boats, in which with their families, dogs, cats, chickens and pets they float about on the sea and wander from island to island. By day they fish or harpoon turtle or dive for oysters; but every night they put back to the shore. If the weather is bad at sea they land with their dogs and then poach, catching porcupines, squirrels, armadilloes, hog deer and the like, of which they make savory stews, as American gypsies do. Burglars Wear Gloves. London burglars now go about their business with gloves on their hands. This is because the Scotland Yard police have so thoroughly mastered the system of identification by finger marks, or "whorls." Except for a few indistinct smudges on the window panes of houses recently robbed the burglars left no clews likely to be of value to the police. These smudges were photographed and enlarged, after which it was discovered that they had been made by gloved. or otherwise masked hands. Irrigation in India A great irrigation project involving an expenditure of about $25,000,000 has been authorized by the secretary of state for India. The area commanded by the canals is about 6,250 square miles, although only a small part of it will be reached for a number of years to come. In this area it is estimated that about 3,000 square miles will be irrigated. The Gold Shoulder Johnny (over the 'phone)'—I'd like to talk to you about your daughter's hand. What time shall I call at the bank? Bank President—Any time after three o'clock. Johnny—What time does the bank close? Bank President—Three o'clock—Cleveland Leader. Hanoverian Rule. In addressing Highlanders who placed wreaths on the memorial cairn at Culloden on the occasion of the anniversary of the battle recently, T. Napier said "the Hanoverians" had now ruled for 200 years, and he thought they should "make a graceful bow and retire." Easy. "How in the world could you remember that your wife wanted dark brown silk?" asked the friend. "Oh, I just kept my mind on the taste I have in my mouth this morning," replied the man who had been to a banquet the night before.—Chicago Daily News. New Mormon Colony. A fine cattle ranch of 66,500 acres near Calgary, Alberta, British Columbia, has been bought for $400,000 by President Smith, of the Mormon church, and the land will be colonized by Mormons, of whom there are other colonies in that part of the country. The King's Rain. It is said that the people of Tangier received King Edward so enthusiastically because it was raining on the day of his arrival. The country had been suffering from want of rain and the Moroccanans thought he had brought it. Washington Population A recent police census accreits Washington with a population of 322, 572. In 1900, when the last national census was taken, the population of the national capital was 278,718 and in 1809 the population was 230,392. Curious Entertainment Chilliwick, a little town on the Fraser river, holds the curious record of having performed a play in which no fewer than 2,000 individuals took part. All the characters were red men. To Cultivate Friendship A friend is one whose acquaintance has been cultivated. To obtain the most perfect friendship, his faults should be plowed under and his feelings never harrowed.—Life. The King's Horses. One of King Edward's rules is that when a horse has been in his service it shall not be sold. The horses are kept until they no longer can be used and are then chloroformed. Its Always Waiting "The kind the man who offers something for nothing generally takes away with him in barrels."—Chicago Record-Herald. Expensive Threw. An English judge recently altered a sentence of 18 months' hard labor to five years' penal servitude because the prisoner threw a bottle at him. No Cast-Offs. Upson—What do you do with your old clothes? Downs—Wear them.—Detroit Free Press. Needless to State King Alfonso says he will marry for love, but does not state whether for love of money or not.—Chicago Chronicle. Willing Worker. The man who takes an interest in his work is seldom without employment-The Commoner. } Paragon Wanted. An advertiser in the Wimbledon (England) Gazette wants "a lad about 20; must be a churchman, of good education, who can drive a horse and cart, assist in the stable and garden (melons and cucumbers), milk cows and understand pigs; must be accustomed to wait at table and of gentlymanly appearance; early riser and teetotaler; good references required." The wage of this paragon is to be $50 a year, but he must lodge out and furnish his own meals, except dinner. Justice in Trouble A justice of the peace living near here has addressed the following inquiry to us: "Please let me know if there's bin any change in the code of Kansas sence I got mine, as some o' these triflin' lawyers tries to make out that my rulin' ain't accordin' to the code, an' if I'm right, an' they ain't, I want to disbar 'em 'an fine 'em for contempt, an' show 'em what's law. All I wants to do is to do right."—Osage (Kan.) Free Press. "Cimarron." Prof. Charles W. Gould, of Oklahoma university, is authority for the statement that the name Cimarron, borne by one of Oklahoma's characteristic streams, is a Mexican word derived from the Apache language. It means outcast or wanderer and was first applied to an old Apache Indian, who left his tribe and settled on the headwaters of this stream.—Kansas City Times. Burned Her Year's Supply. A Centralia woman who hid a year's supply of clothing in the fireplace forgot all about it and the next morning started a fire with the result that the apparel was entirely burned. No, it wasn't an unusually large fireplace, but the lady's clothing for the year was in the shape of $65 in five-dollar bills—Kansas City Journal. Sure-Thing Bet A Kansas man has made a bet that he could invent a question to which 50 people would all give the same answer. The experiment has been tried and it works like a charm. The question is this: "Have you heard that Smith has committed suicide?" Answer: "What Smith?—Kansas City Journal. Volcanic Dust A volcanic eruption at St. Vincent once threw a cloud of dust against the wind to Barbados, a distance of 100 miles. The deposit fell for 12 hours over the entire island, attaining a thickness of nearly half an inch. Its estimated weight was therefore nearly 2,000,000 tons. Paris Excursions to London. Eight hundred Paris butchers made an excursion to London recently and stayed five hours. They were cordially received. Such excursions are fashionable now, on account of the entente cordiale. Several hundred London sewermen recently paid a day's visit to Paris. If the Truth Were Known Old Campaigner—One of the hardest things in making a speech is to say exactly what you mean. Older Campaigner—Yes. But now and then it is pretty hard to mean exactly what you say.—N. Y. Times. Railway Class Colors. On the state railways in Germany the colors of the carriages are the same as the tickets of their respective classes; thus, first-class carriages are yellow, second-class green and third-class white. One on the Girl. Customer (at department store)—Mosquito bar at this counter? Affable Salesgri—Miss Keetabar? No, air. What department does she—O, I see. Three aisles down.—Chicago Tribune. Women Barbers in Austria Female barbers, numerous in Australian cities, are always compelled to pass an examination before commencing business, to demonstrate their ability in shaving, hair-cutting and hair-curling. Kindliness of the Pope. Pope Plus X. recently gave audience to a poor man living at Tivoli, near Rome, who personally presented the pontiff with a bunch of asparagus of his own growing. Cheaper Cure. A Paris doctor says radium will cure snake bite. This is an insidious assault on the internal revenue system in the United States—Cincinnati Enquirer. Tramp Vindicated. "Bathing is the curse of the earth," says a New York sun worshiper. Thought some one would vindicate the tramp yet—Florida Times-Union. Nation of Firma Germany is able to feed about nineteenth of her nearly 60,000,000 inhabitants on the products of her own soil. Outrageous Limitations. In Russia people must marry before 80 or not at all, and may marry only five times.-Spare Moments. Beign of Kings. The average reign of English monarchs has been 23 years; of Russian only 16. But Easily Detected. Honesty is a much counterfeited policy.—Chicago Sun. Inhuman German Officers. Inhuman German Officers. A German noncommissioned naval officer named Hummelt has been sentenced by court-martial at Kiel to three months' imprisonment for cruelty to recruits. He wrapped a thick woolen cloth around the neck of a recruit named Proch and compelled him to perform military exercises close to the door of a glowing stove until he fainted. Another time Proch was obliged to hold out a rifle at arms' length and when his arms dropped from weakness Hummelt prodded them with scissors. A medical examination disclosed ten wounds on each arm. Glass and Sunlight Common clear glass left exposed in certain desert regions of the earth soon changes greatly in appearance and acquires color, sometimes rose purple and sometimes amethyst. This change has been attributed by some observers to alkaline soils, but others maintain that such changes occur where there is no alkali and that it must be due to the great activity of the actinic rays of the sun where the atmosphere is very clear. Foreign-Born Pilots. In time of war the foreign-born pilots in British waters would be of great service to Britain's enemies. Fifty-nine pilotage certificates for the London district and Thames and Medway approaches are held by foreigners, of whom 30 are Dutch, 13 Swedes, eight Germans, three Danes, three Russians and two Belgians. Englishmen are not allowed to obtain pilotage certificates in foreign ports. Odd Calling in Asia The trade of tooth-stainer, followed in eastern Asia, is as odd a calling as any. The natives prefer black teeth to the whiter kind, and the tooth-stainer, with a little box of brushes and coloring matter, calls on his customers and stains their teeth. The process is not unlike that of blacking a boot, for a fine polish is given to the teeth. The pigment is harmless. Amateur Gardener. Mrs. Black—Your husband is so straight out from the shoulder. He always calls a spade a spade, doesn't he? Mrs. White—I thought he did, but yesterday I was listening while he was spading up a garden patch, and I'm sure I heard him call it something else!—Detroit Free Press. Phosphorescent Shrimps Luminous shrimps have been discovered by the prince of Monaco in the course of his deep sea fishing in the Mediterranean. They live at a depth of 1,100 to 1,600 fathoms, and are studded with small phosphorescent spots, which light their way through the gloomy depths. The Star in Turkey. Turkey's government has issued an order to its custom authorities not to admit any foreign goods which bear the mark or design of a star. It is supposed that the reason for this is that the representation of a star is a part of the Turkish coat-of-arms. City Wins Lottery Prize The city authorities of Lemberg, Germany, had some tickets in this year's Vienna lottery, but decided to sell them, and an official was directed to do so. He forgot, and now Lemberg finds itself winner for the first prize. $60,000. Back to the Bog! A large lump of butter has been found buried in an Irish bog. No one knows how old it is. It is thought that it is at least 100 years old, possibly ten centuries. The butter is said to be in excellent condition. Takes It Kindly. The wise man hopes for the best, prepares for the worst and swallows the dose fate ladies out for him with as cheerful a smile as though it were just what he was looking for.—Chicago Sun. Educational. A Philadelphia Y. M. C. A man is in Manchuria teaching the Jap soldiers to play and to pray; they already know how to keep their powder dry. —Philadelphia Press. Oldest Bible Manuscript The exposition of rare old books and manuscripts now being held in the British museum includes the oldest known manuscript of the Bible, of the ninth century. Most Musical Tongue The Turkish language is said to be the softest and most musical of modern tongues, being better suited to musical notation and recitation than even Italian. Not a Thing! What would be the matter with a law to prevent a fellow at a summer resort writing back home about what a great place it is to fish?—Springfield Sun. Leading "Loafer." Sir Mountstuart Grant-Duff says that there is this inscription over a baker's shop at Poona, in India: "Best English Loafer to His Excellency." Shop Girls' Retreat A hundred acres of mountain side have been set apart to form a convalescent retreat for shop girls of Chicago who are in ill health. Naturally. The plainer the woman the longer it takes her to select a becoming bonnet. Chicago Daily News. James J. Gray. M. J. Moran. 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