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I ' WORLD'S BIGGEST &RCOS TENT JtqQjK. -i , X7y- l ' vV ' " ' 3CEE Biggest Stretch of Canvas In the World, Owned by Ringling Bros., 580 Feet Long, 280 Feet Wide. Picture Shows It On Ground, Ready To Be Lifted Up. o o WOMAN TIRES OF STRUGGLE WANTS HUSBAND'S SUPPORT A woman, who has worked hard to 'support herself and ehr consumptive daughter since her husband deserted her two weeks after the child's birth ten years ago, has finally tired of the struggle and has made charges against her husband in the Court of Domestic Relations. The woman is the wife of William Harrington, son of the late Stephan Harrington, Highland Park million aire who died recently. Mrs. Harrington said yesterday: "I know William doesn't want me and doesn't care for me. I hate to have to come to him and I "wouldn't if-1 could work any longer. "But I've given out. I've worked all I can and Faith that's my little daughter is dying. She "has con sumption.' I couldn't afford medical aid when she was first taben sick,- so she's wasted away. "It was ten years ago urRochester, Ta., that- my husband' left me. ' He, went away without saying a1 word, and the only" way I kept in touch with him was through his father. He has never to this day given me any money, and" everything I have, I have worked for' When tie elder Harrington died he left no -will and the son and his step mother are now in a court fight over it FASHION FADS The handkerchief linens are so smart and fresh-looking they deserve the popularity which is being given them. It is gladsome news to all the wom en that there Is a washable taffeta on the market which lives up to its name. It will surely be one of the most pop ular summer fabrics. A real novelty in veils halls from Paris. It is a horse-hair veil. White' made of hair of the same variety as the coverings of the Victoria sofa, it is tuit lacy and open. This veil must fall to the"nose anJ-no further. It is supposed to deepen the color ot the eyes. -fcjjAaAtuafcilaAv jfirfmrxiTS it i