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FOR WOMEN READERS ODOR OF GASOLINE IN MODERN FICTION Every Story Now Contains an Automobile and the Hero ine Must Drive It Herself A long article might be written about the automobile in the fiction of today. The odor of gasoline pervades the mod ern story to an absurd degree. Either the hero owns a machine or plays he is a chauffeur and takes the heroine rid ing round Europe, making love to her at the same time. Of course the heroine who lets the hero make love to her when he is his own chauffeur is taking great chances, as it would be much better for him to keep his eyes fastened upon the road before him, rather than upon the face of the «irl beside him. But then we NEWEST OF BATISTE BLOUSES (Copyright, 1905, by R. F. Ayers) There is one distinctly new feature in the latest blouses: one which is by no means agreeable to the woman who has been able to disguise the imperfect lit. of her soft waists by the aid of a pouched front and a deep adjustable girdle. The waist. line now must be clearly defined and above the belt. which is a component part of all modish blouses; there must be no pouch whatever. A little fullness is al lowed across the bust, but the material must be brought down smoothly and snugly into this well fitted girdle, which is attached t,o the blouse all round. It is obvious, then, that blouses are to be worn outside of the skirt, which means that unusual care will have to he taken in molding: the blouse, as well •as shaping the skirt around the waist and hips. Generally speaking, the blouse girdle or belt, if it is extremely narrow, which Is sometimes the case, is made of the same material from which the garment Is fashioned, though it is not unusual to see trimming or a contrasting fabric folded gracefully round the waist in a perfect fitting ceinture. All blouses, except in a few thin batiste models, are mounted upon a tight fitting lining, but the yokes of these may be cut out to increase their comfort and coolness. Today's sketch Is replete with sug gestions for either silk or linen. The very shallow yoke forms points, one coming in the center, one in the back, and two interrupted ones over the shoulders. The inside part of the yoke is made of a thin lace, upon which in dividual patterns are worked so that a mere glance assures one that the de sign is specially made for this use. Outlining the yoke and separating the various sections is a-strip of fine em broidered beading. This is joined to the yoke and body of the blouse by hand and the batiste is fulled slightly over the bust and then drawn down •without a pouch into the belt, which !a tight fitting and shaped somewhat broader across the front. On either edge of the high stock is a band of embroidered beading with a strip of fine batiste run with tucked shirrings between. The inside seam of the double puffed sleeve is shirred its entire length, and across the middle of the upper arm there is a straight ■width of tucked shirring, and another comes at the bottom of the second puff. This forms the upper edge of the long tight cuff which presents a pretty al ternation of beading, shirring, puffing and lace frills for the wrist. The majority of batiste and satin l>!.)us»-s fasten in the back. This is the case with the following design, in. which may be noted more than one unique and pretty effect: Cream col ored washable satin formed the foun dation. This was tucked for about an Inch on to a deep V shaped yoke, or, more properly speaking; a chemisette of lace, which was edged with a flat fold of the satin. The arrangement of tucks provided a becoming fullness over the bust, and then, instead of having this brought with a straight ef fect into the girdle, the folds produced by the »tucks were allowed to radiate from the chemisette. Some of the full ness naturally spread to the armholes, some was drawn into the under arm seams, and the rest, that part which came directly in the center, was dis posed of in such a way that it formed a pointed corselet, upon the bottom of which appeared the inevitable belt. This was made of bias folds of the satin measuring altogether not more than an irx-h and a half. The upper part of the sleeve fell into a moderate sized puff of satin, and a all know that heroines are in a very risky business anyway. In "The Lightning Conductor," a sort of glorified guide book to the good roads of Europe, the hero pretends he is a professional chauffeur and gets himself engaged by the heroine to driv. he: 1 across the continent. Of course he lias fatten in love with her and takes this manner of being; with her, and of cou! se it ends happily after a numlx-r of hairbreadth escapes. Then a late novel varies the thing a little by hav ing the automobile ownod and driven by the very charming heroine, who' is an expert chauffeuse and drives at such a pace that she can with difficulty find anyone willing to risk his mill to ride with her. A kind old gentleman whom she picked up begged her to l?t him ''.lit half \v;iy to town, and he walked the rest of the way. The eight men who were in love with her—each of whom she invited to ride at various times —shut their eyes and trusted to a kind fate to bring them to their desti nation safely. The servants whom she had accompany her ;it times were let out at various spots on the road, but the heroine went merrily on without accident, protected by the particular god who seems to take such good care of heroines in general. Nowaday* one looks a book through to see whether one can catch the smell of gasoline, and if so all is well. The story without an automobile is dis- HAND SAPOLIO FOR TOILET AND BATH Finger* roughened by needlework catch every stain and look hopelessly dirty. Hand Sapollo removes not only the dirt, but also the loosened, injured cuticle, and restores the fingers to , their natural beauty. *LL GROCERS AND DRUGGISTi. timtly old style, and the heroine who \\;ilks or drives even a j?air ol cobs is hardly up to date. Yet it is only by a -*iid»~Rtr«tch. of the imagination that one can oomtOer automobiling—even with one's best be loved—as a romantic pastime. There is the horrid smell of gasoline, the never to be forgotten fear th.it always accompanies fast riding, and the natu ral preoccupation of the chauffeur, who must give up nearly all of his time and attention to his machine. Love making certainly proceeds more smoothly in a neat litfle* runabout drawn by a jog trot sort of horse that does not need constant attention. Then the hero finds time to Ic^ok at the hero ine and say the proper thing. But the fatal desire to be "In it" has impelled modern fiction writers to sacrifice the refinements of lovemaking to the fad of the moment and it may safely be said that the auto is that. When the automobile fiction first be came ■ craze it was always the hero who drove recklessly, while the heroine, held on tight and tried to look pleasant, although, her soul was consumed with anxiety about the steadiness of her hat and wondering whether it was on straight, but more modern is it to have the machine managed by the heroine, and the hero is cast for the part of the passenger. He can make lov^--if 'not too anxious—and has a little time to look at the heroine, but if she is //// /' ' «*V^ \ 1 I long, tight cuff of lace formed the re mainder. The juncture was trimmed with two downward falling and one upstanding frill of lace separated by a narrow fold of satin. Three smart bowknots of satin were placed in ■ row down the center of the chemisette. For a simpler and more tailor-Uke design the following is suggested: While grass linen.which possesses a charming silky appearance, and pipings of white, embroidery. The front of the blouse should be laid in a Wide graduated cen ter pleat flanked by,.pleats uf the.-game width reaching to tho belt. O"n tho outside of these there should be a shorter pleat, coming just to the bust I afflicted with the "automobile face"— | a countenance taut with anxiety—one I cannot blame him for looking the other I way. All the old sweetness of love has gone out of the stories of the day, with the incoming of the auto, for no hero l me can be expected to be very charm j ing when she is dodging policemen i who have warrants for her arrest on the charge of scorching. The hero who has to bail out the girl he loves once a month will certainly not feel the | tender interest in her that he might ; in the timid, shrinking girl of another ! age. But other days, other manners ; and the hero of. this ,time seems„ to ■like the athletic woman who can shoot i straight and drive- her auto without j fear. So while the fad —and this year ; will probably see its height— must endure to have our fiction freely sprinkled with automobiles ami all the .technical terms connected with the sport. —* -^ »- »«* * » j Mainly About People 1 i _ 1 * \A',benefit card party will be given this evening at Central haH, Sixth and Seventh streets. :.:..-_;_ J;'.; V Mrs. P. Q. McGlll of Superior is vis iting her mother, Mrs. J. McGuinness of Aurora avenue. Mrs. W. C. Thorn af I^aurel- avenue i 3 entertaining Mrs. Bauman and Miss Borth of Winona. Rudolph C.anz, the pianist, who is to give a recital for the Schubert club Monday evening at the Park Congrega tional church, has been In this country only four years. He was bom In Zu rich. Switzerland, and la the descendant of a family of musicians distinguished THE ST. PAUL GLOBE. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 29. 11)05 throughout Europe. He began his mu sical career at the age of 10 as a cel list, but two years later abandoned this instrument for the piano. Since com ing to this country he has given re i iiais in a large number of American cities with marked surcess and has been recognized by critics generally ;is one of the most promising of the younger pianists. Beneficent degree. Apollo council No. 69. Modern Samaritans, will give a card and dancing party tonight at Ma sonic hall. Payne avenue and Wall street. Mrs. L. M. Keiter of Lincoln avenue gave a luncheon yesterday. Mrs. J. H. Horton of Hotly avenue entertained her whist club yesterday afternoon. The Misses Elsinger of Summit ave nue have returned from New York. Mrs. W. L. Goodkind of St. Albans street has been sending a few days In Minneapolis attending: the opera. Mrs. G. S. Kt-rnald of Lincoln avenue has returned from the pacific coast and line, to end in. a wedge. A piping of fine embroidery set on the edge of these pleats gives them a smart, trim uir. The stock should be plain and have piping, while the sleeve should be moderately full and haw an inverte.l pleat down the middle, with an edging of embroidery. /tecUe*is*s is entertaining Miss Loomis of Ta coma. Mrs. W. P. Gates of Canada street is entertaining Mrs. W. H. Anderson of Dcs Moln^s. Mrs. Walter I.indeke gave a small bridge party yesterday afternoon. Mrs. i:. P. BheaH of St. Peter street h.i.s gone 10 the Pacific coast. FIRST ENGLISH QUEEN TO VISIT GIBRALTAR Alexandra Is Welcomed at the Rock With Flowers and Cannon GIBRALTAR, Man-h 28.—The Brit ish royal yacht Victoria and Albert, with Queen Alexandra and party on board, entered the bay here today amid the thunder of salutes from the Atlan tic fleet, ail the vessels of which were dressed with flags and manned with cheering bluejackets. This is the first time a queen of England has visited Gibraltar in the history of the famous rock, and she was accorded a great reception. The queen landed at Gov ernor's pier and was received by the governor. Field Marshal Sir George White, and his staff and a guard of honor. After the presentations her majesty entered the governor's car nag", and accompanied by Gov. White drove through the principal streets, under an almost continuous shower of flowers from the crowds lining the thoroughfares and occupying the win dows overlooking the route. The queens carriage reached the line on the northern front, while the guns from all the- galleries of the rock were still booming a royal salute. Meyer l s Saying Farewell ROME. March 28.—Dowager Queen Margherita today received American Ambassador Meyer In farewell audi ence. Mr. Meyer will be received In audience by King Victor Emmanuel on Thursday, and that .night the kin* will THE MOOT fIND THE BEfIN By LEONARD FRANK ADAMS | (Cf>pyright. I*»s. by T. C. McClure) MARGARET left the elevator at the second floor and went down the dim corridor holding a filmy handkerchief to her left eye. She paused before a door numbered 209. and bearing the legend: OR. THEODORE PRAY OCULIST Office Hours—lo to 12 a. m. -:30 to i p. m. She consulted a tiny watch beneath her boa. it was 12:15. Then she looked irresoiwtely at the door. Should she walk in boldly, or should she rap? Th^ burnir.tr irritation in her left eye called for the former course: an Innate sense of the delicacy of the situation demanded the/latter. She stepped to the door and tapi*-d gingerly. There was a sound within as of some one rising from a desk, then masculine footfalls at ross the floor. The door was pulled open, and then Dr. Theodore Pray looked at her for a moment with Incredulous surprise, and the next mo ment with .m expansive smile of genu ine pleasure. "Margaret:" he cried. "This is a welcome surprise. Tome in." "I came to consult you profession ally." she hastened to assure him as she se:ite<l herself at the edge of the nearest chair. Somehow she reminded him of a timid bird on the verge of flight. I see." he said, gravely, as he noted th.- tilmy handkerchief pressed to her Re placed a chair near the win dow. "Want you sit here, please? It's an overpr.suniptuous piece of dust or a cinder, I imagine." Something of the kind." said she. 'I was on my way to a matinee, and — Its very provoking, but its also pain ful." "of course, of course." he said, sym rmh'-ti. ally. Just a mimite. and well oust the intruder." He laid ■ few instruments and a few squares of linen on a corner of the desk. • Now. if you'll sit here by the light." he suggested again. Margaret moved to the chair by the window and the doctor deftly raised her eyelid. "Hurts, doesn't It?" he asked. "HI be as gentle as my professional cal lousness wilr allow. Ah, it's a big fel low." He caught up the square of linen and quickly twisted It te a point, with which he probed beneath the lid. •There." he said after a moment, "we've got him. Just a minute! Let me bathe your eye with this." He bathed the eye very gently, after which Margaret sat up blinking uncer tainly. "You'd best rest here a moment until the Irritation is relieved somewhat." he suggested. 'The matinee will wait., won't it?" Margaret leaned back comfortably In the chair, and they chatted pleasantly for a time. "Now I must be going." she an nounced at length. "How much la the give a farewell dinner In his honor, which is nn unusual distinction. The ambassador will leave Rome on Sat urday for Paris, where he will meet his successor. .Henry White, and will arrive in St. Petersburg on April 7. GOSSIP FROM GOTHAM As the fresh and pretty "buds"— they wouldn't deserve that title, of course, if they were not in the stage of youthful prettiness—have no need of the < >>.:t.-nts of a "vanity box," not many of them are following the new fad of their elders in carrying such an article. But there's an oddity about the adornment that has made the girls eager to find something similarly eye catching. They have found It. and it is far more bizarre than the "vanity box." In the avenue recently three blooming maidens, not together, wore gold chains dangling from wrists, and <}"!» nMing from every chain were a dozen or so tiny animals in metal. There were miniature dogs, cats, deer, lions ;md tigers: barnyard fowl. too. But some of the silver or gunmetal creatures were such as never existed In the waters, or on the earth, or in the air. Appropriately, one golden calf was seen. Another girl said beamingly that the silver dog at the end of her wrist chain had been modeled after her pet French bulldog. Dwellers in Boston's Back bay always have liked to dabble in the mysterious. They are much like the little group de scribed in a New EngUnder's poem: "And with consentaneous clamor they pronounced for the occult." But mere casting of horoscopes is too common -to excite more than a languid Interest in Miss Beacon Hill, and palmistry long ago became a •"chestnut" in Chestnut street. So Mrs. "Jack* Gardner h*s conjf to the rescue—as always. Her latest protege is a young foreigner who reads amazing things in a crystal bail. Women are flocking to him to have the veil of the future lifted. The past? Well, some of them would prefer to keep that veil down. The new. adept's seances, if they may be called such. take place in a dimly lighted studio, fitted up with barbaric splendor and fragrant with perfume. When a worn aji enters the high priest of the future goes tc a harp. After mu«-h waving of arms he asks her to speak, and as she does so he strikes a chord in the same key. Thus having established "thought harmony." he hands to her one end of a wire «onnected with the crystal ball. After these preliminaries the wizard begins to "see things." With a snake like wand he points out his visitor's past and future in the crystal depths. A Boston cynic says that when Mrs. "Jack" is the subject the session must last all day. and then with half left un paid, for she has accomplished much in the past, and as for the future the possibilities are unlimited. Barnard college will adopt for its next affair the pretty girl usher idea originating in the Monumental city, where forty lovely members of the Woman's College Alumni association a few evening ago piloted guests to their places for a piano recital. The graduates were twoscore personifica tions of dignity in collegiate caps and gowns. Nothing could be more piquant than such attire for an occasion of the kind. The forty girls* moved with statoliness in the flowing black silk of their alma mater and It was noticeable all the men who went to the Lyric had eyes for them more frequently than for the i>erformer on the stage. The idea may prove impracticable, however, if adopted for a Broadway house. It would take so long to seat the average youth—thanks to his maneuvering— that the ushers would have no time to applaud the play or concert. Fancy trying to make a first night successful without the aid of the ushers' seasoned palms. Two of our young society matrons. Mrs. James A. SUUman and the bill for eviction?" she asked, drawing out a diminutive purse. X«»w really—" the doctor vegan pro testingly. "It is purely a professional matter, please remember." said she. Pray smiled dcprecatingly. "Since you insist." said he. "it will be one cent." Margaret made a little mocking grimanee. '"I don't wonder you oculists get to be such bloated bondholders." she ob served ironically, and she laid a penny on the corner of the desk. "I shall keep it'as a souvenir of my most pleasant professional experience,** he said. The girl flushed . "Still. I don't feel I've really earned it." said he. "I fear I haven't followed the scriptural injunction." "Which one?** she asked. "The one that says—er—oh. some thing about casting moats from your brother's eye when you have a beam in your own eye," he explained. "Trn afraid I don't quite compre hend," said she. "Will you snare me just a few min utes more from the matinee*" he asked. She nodded hesitatingly. "Well." said he. "I have just cast out the moat from your eye while I have a beam in my own eye." "Yes." she said. "A very, very troublesome beam." said he. "one whkh excludes every thing else from my vision." She looked at him questioning^'. "There is only one person ii> the world who could cast it out for me." he went on. it's the image of a girl— ■ >vunderful girl—in short. The Girl. The image Is wonderfully like you. Margaret. And the only one who cuuld tast it out —is you." She was idly pulling the gloves in her lap. "You say you find it annoying," she asked. "I find it very pleaam annoyance," be said. '"Pleasant, because the image Is the most beautiful in all the world; annoying. be<ause Fm in doubt wheth er or not I have a rifiht to it." He leaned toward her suddenly. "Margaret, won't you cast out the beam for me?" he asked in low tones. "There are several ways—" she be gan. "Only one." he interrupted. "You must say I have the right to the image —and then it will cease to be a beam." The girl rose and began hurriedly to draw on her gloves. For a moment he thought she was angry "l didn't mean to offend you.** he said contritely. "Please forgive my pre sumption." She said nothing, but walked to the door. There she turned and faced him. Her cheeks were very red. but her eyes were glowing. "It—it seems to me." she said halt ingly, "that —that according to the scriptures you shouldn't be casting out moats when you have a beam In your own eye—and—and so Just to fulfill the scriptural Injunction I'll cast out the beam —In —In the only way." She fled, slamming the door behind her. and left him standing there a trifle dazed. And Dr. Theodore Pray, being very human* Indulged In decidedly un professional hilarity. countess de Rougemont. have aban doned their tiaras for hair ornaments consisting of bunches of flowers grouped on either aide of their heads. They have a follower in this fad in Mrs. Benjamin Guinness, who was at the opera one night last week with Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Mrs. Guinness has adopted the sort of costume and attitude that Gilbert burlesqued years ago in "lolanthe." Sitting beside Mrs. Astor, the Englishwoman's affected limpness of costume and pose was not improved by the two bunches of flow ers just above her ears. Who gave Violet Cruger her new dog? Society is asking itself that question over the teacups and at vari ous meeting ptaCML Miss Cruger will not tell and makes a most provoking mouth when pressed by her friends Her relatives know, but she has set the seal of silence on their lips, and as they adore her the secret Is safe. The dog. a big brown French poodle, fan tastically clipped, accompanies her everywhere a i*»t dog may go. and many places where a dog is not sup posed to be. Miss Cruger has been fond of every individual in the succes sion of fashionable dogs presented to her, but never so loving as she is to ward this poodle. The St. Paul Globe JUVENILE FASHIONS MPfJfißg] I IJUI liTf A Prock for the Young Master The young master of the house wears out many suits during the ante-trou sers period, and sometimes his fond mother finds herself quite at a loss for new ideas for the young man's ward robe. We give here a suggestion for a frock which can be easily made in any of the soft wool fabrics or butcher's linen. Being in one piece, it will not be coming apart so as to make the lad look untidy. The pompadour front may be omitted, if desired, but other wise it provides opportunity for a con trast of color, which lends it style. For a medium size 3% yards of 36 inch material are required. A pattern of this garment. No. 2SOI, which is in five sizes. 2 to 10 years, may be obtained, postpaid, by filling out the blank below and sending it with 10 cents to the Fashion Depart ment of the St. Paul Globe. Name V*«••«•'.*.•". Address ••••••••••••••••••<•.••••••••'••• No. of Fashion -. 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And shyly works hi* Hfry snap For every cent that 'a In It. His friends say. when one comments on The largeness of his snap. "Yes; but success ha* not spoiled John, He's such a modest chap." The calcium beats upon his brow. Its tierce white light upsets him. John tries to dodge it—but. somehow. The limelight always gets htm. Publicity has always nagged This youth so void of craft; And now I hear he has been dragged Into the lecture graft. Perhaps this mod.-.st youth you know. Who says, with streaming eyes: "Yes. print my picture, sir—but, oh! I hate to advertise." His sigh of deep drsttcsa I hear. The rattle of his chains. He can but wipe a -salty tear And salt away his galas, His publisher, a man of grille. Remarks: "Oh. yes. John's shy." And then he smiles a sordid smile And winks the other eye. —Puck. Love Is a Rose T-ove Is a re Th»- bud unfolds In sunshine and dew. Its incense clings round the heart of you. Love 'is a rose. " '■ "I-ove is a rose. Its petals wither" and fall away. The Incense'dies—and all in a day. . . . Lavs Is a rose. m ' — Leah Durand, in Smart Set.™ My Garden There is a garden in my soul, A garden where 1 may not go. Where all the day the sun shines fair And only softest zephyrs blow. The winding pathways cross the turf ' Thro' sunshine to the restful shade. Under the low arched chestnut trees And elms, that throng the quiet glade. Out in the noisy street I fare. . With all its dust and hideous cries, Lonely, and slaving at my task As long as daylight fills the skies. But sometimes for an hour I steal And by the gate, beneath the stars, I lean and long and look within. And cool my forehead on the bars. —Sheila M. MacDougall in Harper's Mag azine for April. -'"^ ■ A Song for Summer: Th»- tneailow lark ripples out o'er the fr»sh stubble A liusi** note m»»rry to herald fht sun— Com- wander. Oh. wander! A truce to all trouble. Sing hey. nonny. nonny. the summer's lu'Kun! Sing hey. nonny. nonny! The Kent of the haying— Ths dew of DM morning—the sw>"t of the y -ar. The hearts of us now are too blithe for the saying Of aught but "Hey-ei-o! The summer is here." A-pen-h on the fence post th>- aqolrra) ttta s«-;itry; The rabbit runs skipping—the creak .1 kl»-.-< bjr; Small folk of thf hill—the sky w'oodl.in-1 Relit • Sing. «aeh ir> his way. "Oh. the summer and I!" Sing, hay, for the ilawnlng. The mea dow a-quiver With <i-w bnahed creen wueie th.- riuail tto. ■ The haze on the mountain -the glint on th,. liver- Sing ht-y-o. the summer! —it's summer at i —Ralph K. Gibb-s. in I. sli.- s Magazine for April. Progress In the golden maze of the dear old days There was time and enough to spare. The world was new and love was true. Men brave and maidens fair. A rose grown cot was the happy lot Of the bridegroom and his bride. With a garden gay for a primrose, way And a moss grown well beside. But we've passed all that and a five room fiat Is the home of our modern pair. No drift wood's light- on the hearth at night But a gas log's glittering glare. No .longer he wait* at the garden gate While she comes through the gloaming pale. He watches her drift down the hallway lift To Mm to the old. old tale. He brings no flowers wet with fragrant showers That he* gathered in the dell. - ' But violets coy by a messenger boy He sends his love to telL He proposes by wire in words of fire Ten little words alone. And she whispers yes—as you may sues*. Over the telephone! Then the wedding day and the word "obey" la stricken from the vow. For. thus they mate in the up to date. In the great Step Lively Now; And Lohengrin is the joyous din Of the pianola's tune. As off they skim to the purple rim Afloat in a big balloon*. —Puck. , PEOPLE AND THINGS The term "ptomaine poison" is in everybody's mouth, but few know what it really -Li. It develops, says 'What to Bat." through the action of acid on tin. Th:it is why every can of meat or vege tables or fruits should be turned out into an earthen bowl or crock immediately upon opening the tin can. and that is why mayonnaise should never be put Into tin receptacles. Only recently several WOMM were made seriously ill by eating aalad at a reception. Investigation showed that the mayonnaise, in which was consider able lemon Juice, had been allowed to stand all day in a tin pall. According to the physicians, enough poison was gen erated to kill forty men. and had th« women eaten the mayonnaise from the bottom of the i>all it would have been fa tal to them. All good citlzen.i will join White nib boners In condemning the kind of whisky recently analyzed by Dr.' B. 11. Warren, the pure food commissioner of Pennsyl vania. "Most of the cheap whisky sold in Pennsylvania." he says, "is manu factured from wood alcohol and red or India pepper, the latter element giving the deadly dose the desired 'snap." Nine ty-five n«*r cent of the samples sn far ex amined have shown the presence of wood alcohol In poisonous mmnrttles along with the popper. No wonder that our asylums are full." Breakfast is said to be an entirely mod ern invention. About a hundred years afß this rnt-al consisted of a. draught of ale or a tup of tea or rtlOTOlalCi Two mrall a day used to be the rule dinner rang ing from 9 a. m. in the fifteenth century t.> boob i«; the seventeenth and supper from 5 o'clock to 7. Bread and a lVw relishes, such as radishes, were added to the morning meal In the eighteenth can ■ tury. and wtit-n cold meal aad tish ap ■ i about a hundred years hkd tiiry were thought a great innovation. Modern science baa made havoc v. ith man\ ancient beliefs and now bids fair to dear the reputation of that unfortunate and much maligned woman, tin- first motbei of mankind. Bye b accused <>f having brought sbn Into tli«- world •»• .-:it- Ing aa apple, but in the light of modern dietetic science thai is obviously impos sible, for the eating of apples li;»s now been discovered to b»- productive of every virtue. Bat apple*, and you will be both happy aad good. This is th.- lat'-.st dic tum of the dietitians. The woman of fifty—how difficult she i* to Bad in society these days, when by facial massage, hair treatment, rouge and girlish gowns the semblance of youth Is clung to after the goddess herself has long since fled. "One who knows", declares that instead of being forced forever into the Background by acknowledging herself to be elderly, a woman and inexperienced girl in influence and-attractiveness, so why should she ape the tatter's bread and but ter charms?" - A -.impl.- expedient for overcoming the fear of the batli which aflUctn some ner vous children is to cover the l<atii with a sheet arid then lower the Utti le into the hath, sheet and all. As be do«-s not see the bath be does not \>-.i\\z>- what it Is, and, romirig gradually into the pleasantly warm water, he rather »-f:i>>ys it. aa :i mi!.-. In a very short time this precaution will be found unnecessary, even with the most oen niis .if babies. Detroit lias .1 woman as clerk of. the United States district court, tin- only in stance of the kin.i known. Miss Carrie Davison. the new appointee, began her career as acting clerk for her father, the. late Darius J. Davison. She was then promoted to be deputy clerk of the court, and after a year's apprenticeship in thin position has been ■ advanced to a full clerkship. It is thnt a head of U-ttuee may l»e produced hi from twenty-four to "forty fight hours' time in whiter by planting the ■ I*, which have t*->-n previously snaked Cor twenty-four hours In strong; brandy, la a bos of ridi earth, mixed with one-third of slaked linx- and moisi l with warm wat'-r. Glass jars are now much used by'pro gressive housekeepers for spices, cereal* and other such supplies. They have ob vious'advantages over opaque receptacles. and it ts an easy matter to collect thorn, by buying goods that are put up in glass. It is Mid that oil paintings that have beconfe soiled by age may be freshened by tubbing them with raw potatoes, cut In halves, and afterward wiping with a daaap sponge and drying with ;i soft rag. Souplmk Jelly >•- ih<* best all around cleansing agent that a woman ran keep on hand. It Bay be prepared by putting a handful of soaphark In a <iuait <>; lng*water and letting it cm>!. Beating the Gat Trust "I.* me show you my new s»<h"m.- for beating the gas "trust." said the actress housekeeper, leading the way to the kitchen, where the gas meter was In stalled. On a shelf just over the kitchen door was a. bulky object swathed In flannel. The flannel was wet. and a pan underneath. caught the drippings "That's all there is to- it." she salil triumphantly. "Just, get an old petticoat, soak it In water and wrap it around th« meter. "You will Bad that your gas bill will be reduced- by at least one-half. Don't ask-me the explanation of It; all 1 know In that the results'are there. ;: ... -"When I nrst took this flat my gaa bills were terrible. -V friend told me to try this wet cloth ■ pan. and now I burn Just m much gas as before and at half the expense. When the man-comes to in spect the meter I;take off tho cloth..Th« cold water treutraent doesn't aff«t tho mechanism M far mi I know. At any rate the inspector nake3 no complaint, and I am; saving money." - • 7