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11" 1 E-E years had been allowed, under tho plan contemplated, for wiping out or pacifying the savages of' Formosa. Rut now It accomplished Inside of a twelvemonth, and the Japaneso government has made a special appropriation of $7,175,000 to pay the military expenses. This Is on account of tho camphor business. Until recently the entire world has practically depended BypplJf of camphor upon Japan, has held a monopoly of the pi tlcn of that necessary article, the Germans have begun to man ture artificial (synthetic) campl a largo scale, and thus com In the market to an alarming ei It Is very necessary under the cir cumstances that the supply Trom a i so contains much gold. It should be tend to the upbringing of her off- Japanese sources shall bo maintained, added that, the Atayal tattoo their spring.

are a bad omen, and lest It bo replaced and crowded out by faces very elaborately, and build ele- among some of the tribes It has been synthetic camphor. The camphor gant nut8 of bamboo, over the door- customary to tie them to a tree and trees which formerly grew plentifully wayB of hi are hung as trophies permit them to perish. In Southern Japan have been to a the fc 0 ii(j boars and apes, and Sickness is supposed to be a great extent destroyed, owing to neg- sometimes those of Japanese and ment Inflicted by the spirits of the lect of a regulation that used to re- latter with pigtails dead. Dreams afford a medium quire the planting of one seedling for atIII picturesquely attached. through which the spirits of the dead tevery tree cut, and so the Japanese make bags of a peculiar net- communicate with the living.

The work expressly to carry human heads. Atayal and Paiwan groups believe the One chief, when captured and about to be executed, said: "I have no fear of death, I have taken ninety-four heads and wanted only six more to make the hundred. Hints For Hostess TIMELY SUGGESTIONS for Those Planning Seasonable Entertainments mm are obliged to look to Formosa, where the camphor laurel flourishes over a great extent of territory, In virgin forests. Unfortunately, it is In the mountainous Interior of Formosa that the camphor laurel IB to say, In a region which has been since prehistoric times, and Is today, under Bavago dominion. The savages who occupy this territory are very fierce, and earnestly addicted to head-hunting.

Hitherto the camphor of their forests has been obtained only with (heir consent, and It has been custo- virgin forests to be the abode of the spirits of their ancestors, and on this account trees within certain designated areas are never disturbed. Old men and women have supernatural nave nuijci natural History tells us that the Spaniards powers of the kind usually attributed took possession of Formosa In the to witches, and for this reasou they year 1526. They were expelled by the perform the religious rites for the Dutch in 1G42. Nineteen years later a tribe. Chinese pirate chief named Koxinga Spirits of dead persons other than drove out the Dutch ahd proclaimed ancestors are dangerous and possibly himself king of the island, but In 1682 malevolent.

The Atayal consider that the Chinese dethroned his successor, and Formosa remained a province of 7, remained a province or mary to pay money to their chiefs as tne Middle Kingdom up to the war bean inducement to refrain from destroy- tween China and Japan, as a result the ghosts of their forbears will not be satisfied unless a human head Is part of the offering made at ceremonials. Likewise in the case of a dis- NpvprHio i. "'mo. in me case or a dis- luMit and 5 a 88ed In t0 the 98ession between two persons the spirits of hia ancestors will guide and pro tect the one whose cause Is just, so that he may obtain the first head and thereby win. The soil of Formosa is exceedingly rich, and nowhere Is a finer quality of tea produced.

The eastern half of the Island is covered with jungle, In ing the distilling outfits. wl 8mu imo less, trouble has been frequent, and 0 the Mikado's empire, the stills have been constantly de- A glance at the map will show that stroyed. Formosa is really the northernmost isl- An unlimited number of laborers and of the group which we call the can be hired in Japan for ten cents a Philippines, being situated only a day; but not for any such price, nor short distance to the north of Luzon, for many times that much can men be Its wild people are undoubtedly of obtained to go Into the forests of Malay origin. But its earliest Inhabl- Formosa, cut down the camphor trees, tants. were black dwarfs, belonging to 'Which grows the valuable creeper and distill the gum, at the serious risk the same race as the pigmy negritos known as rattan.

But the most prec- of losing their heads. It is well known who still survive in small numbers in ious vegetable product is camphor, that the Japanese do not lack brav- Luzon. Many of their skeletons have which is the resin of a tree that grows ery; but head-hunting to the Formo- been found In the mountainous lnte- to huge sometimes attaining a Ban savage ig a religion; -nothing rior, and It is reasonable to suppose diameter of twelve feet, from his point of view Is so impor- that they were exterminated by the The only way to get the camphor is tant, and he will lie in wait for many savages who now' occupy their terri- to chop the tree Into chips, which are flays at a time near a lonely path in tory. subjected to a crude process of dls-' the woods for tho sake of getting one As already stated, these savages filiation, the vapor, when condensed, chop at a passing camphor-seeker. have never been subdued.

From an being deposited in crystals on bamboo Formosa Is a big island as large as ethnological point of view, they are screens. This is crude camphor, Sardina and Corsica put together. It more tnan ordinarily Interesting, which comes to market In wooclen Is 235 miles long and 75 miles wide. Thelr art ranges from nudity to gay- tubs. It is refined by redistillation.

More than half of its entire area is to- colorea garments of their own weav- At the present time Japan exports day in the possession of the savages. lng made irom the fibers of banana about 5,000,000 pounds of camphor For some years past Japan has pur- and ramie The women are kindly annually, one-fourth of it being ship- eued a rather Interesting method for trea and have equal rights with the ped to the United States. It used to the purpose of bringing about their men But If a wife loses her husband be refined In Europe and America, but after the birth of a child she is not al- now the Japanese refine their own lowdd to marry again, idea being comphor and ship the 'finished pro- that her business thereafter is to at- duct. An Announcement Luncheon. An unusually pretty luncheon was for a recent bride.

The floral decorations were entirely of bridal wreath and American beauty roses. The centerpiece was a large of bridal wreath, "over which a beautiful doublo heart of American beauties was suspended. At each plate was a long stemmed "beauty" to which was ittached a wee heart-shaped envelope containing the enrds "of the happy pair. Tall silver candlebras held pure while candles with American beauty shades. The fayjors were white satin heart-shaped boxes, with a hand-pointed beauty rose and the monogram of he couple in gold.

They were filled with heart-shaped bonbons. At the wedding all the attendants wore coronets of bridal wreath and carried beauty roses; the growns were all white. It was a most beautiful and striking processional. small cakes and bonbons were served on the porch from the dining room that opened out on it by a series of French doors. Automobiles met the trains and took city guests to the station.

The men wore flannels and the girls short dainty wash frocks at the dance and all had a glorious time. A Sand Pile Party. An Innovation in children's parties was certainly started by a mother of three, whose babies clearly loved company. She sent cards Illustrated with sunbonnet" babies asking a dozen children to come in their "rompers'" from 3 to 5. On a bright Saturday afternoon the merry throng appeared to find a load of delightfully clean sand; a set of sand toys for each child and a pall and shovel.

There was low table, a tub of water with which to mix the sand to the right consistency for pies; spoons, cake tins, and- shakers to sprinkle "sugar" and "salt." Oh joy, there was a dish of flour for Icing. It was the jolliest, happiest party imaginable. Sandwiches, ice croam, cake (angel food) and lemonade were served and each child took home the sand toys for souvenirs, Including the shovel and pall. Novel Table Decoration. At a dinner party there was a charming Jack Horner pie made of pink crepe paper, the top covered with pink carnations in the center of the table.

Pink satin ribbon went to each place, held down by a wee white porcelain jardinere In which one pink lily stood erect and stately; beaming against these dainty favors were the place cards lettered In gold. There were nine guests and the effect of the circle of lilies was lovely. The tiny jardineres were filled with earth so the lilies did hot fade. This idea may be carried out in any flower. With the dessert course, ribbons were pulled revealing a souvenir for each guest done up in pink paper.

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ffcHAAD, ManagerBtato of eventual subjugation. She has established a "guard line" all around the mountainous interior, with small military outposts at Intervals along it, and has pushed this artificial frontier steadily forward, so as to restrict the wild people to a slowly but surely diminishing domain. this means It was expected that within fifteen years of the present time the entire Island would be brought under civilized control. But commercial necessity has made necessary a change of plan. Camphor must be had, and It has been decided to wipe out or pacify all the savages within the coming year.

They can take their choice which it shall be. Their numbers are not accurately mown, of course, but it is understood ihat they are split up into no fewer than 723 tribes, whose villages comprise from three to upward of three hundred houses. The tribes are divided into nine groups, which are mutually hostile, and which differ one another in customs and languages. Some of them, particularly at the south end of the island, have already been partly civilized, and there is even established among them a sort of rural free delivery mall service, by native letter carriers. In the central range of mountains dwell the tribes of the Vonuum group, which are very fierce and enterprising head-hunters.

In 1905 they became so troublesome that a military attack was made upon them, resulting In their partial pacification. The Atayal, or nothern savages, are the largest and most powerful group. They look upon head-hunting as the chief end and aim of existence. A human head Is necessary as an offering in all their religious ceremonials. When a dispute arises between individuals, decision is awarded to the one who first secures a head.

A lad is not recognized as adult until he has taken a head. But it must be the bead of a Japanese or Chinaman. Their customary method is to He In wait In the jungle, near a frequented path, several of them together, in the hope of obtaining the much-coveted trophy. Thus civilized existence anywhere near to the savage border la beset with no little peril. At the same time, the i.land of the: Atayal 1 particularly temtping by reason of in roreat products; especially cairiphor.

it A "Cat" Contest. At a party of the club, the host passed little programs cut out of cardboard in shape of a cat; the heading'was "Cats You Have Met," the following written; the hostess reading the answers later. 1. A dangerous 2. An aspiring 3.

A cat that can fish. 4. A cat that can 5. A cat that will be a buiurfly Caterpillar. 6.

A library 7. A cat that asks chism. 8. A cat's near 9. A cat that Is good to 10.

A horned 11. A cat that throws 12. A tree 13. A water 14. A cat that flavors the Catawba.

15. A cat that covers acres of ground- Cataclysm. 16. A subterranean 17. A cat that, living, appears Catalepsy.

18. A cat prized as a gem 19. A cat with a DAISY CAME FROM ENGLAND Like the Pestiferous Sparrow, This Import Also Has Become a Pest. From Memorial day to the Fourth of July the large white daisies In some form, dwarf or tall -growing varieties, are found In abundance, decorating the unimproved grounds of suburban country seats, and yet proving a daily annoyance to farmers thrbughout the hllla and valleys of eastern Pennsylvania, according to a correspondent of the Philadelphia Record. No sooner are the large daisieB gone for the season than the little ox -eyes and the other white and yellow blooms with dark centers, known as July and August daisies, and only exclamations of delight and rapture are heard from the appreciative youngsters who are "out a-dalsying." While the daisies have been well known In censure and praise for many, many summers, it is only very recently that the responsibility of their Introduction into this country has been credibly fixed.

Horsham township 1 declared to be the offending community, and Sir William Keith, first lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, the Individual who brought "the flower weed" over from England. It has been a mystery to many Pennsylvanlans, where the daisies are the thickest and their history evidently the most familiar, as to why they have become known in the past as "park weeds." The reason Is explained when their source of Introduction is taken into consideration. They received the name from Graeme Park, the Montgomery county home of Governor Keith. Since the historic Keith mansion has been In ruin and even the ancient trees and shrubbery In Its famous dooryard have largely died out, the profusion of daisies surrounding the old home have been the most brilliant monument to the days of colonial government in provincial Pennsylvania. The old ruin of a mansion house (long preserved in memory of Sir William Keith and the gay life here of the dashing, pleasure loving lieutenant governor) has of late become known as "the home of the daisy." HIGH MORALS IN AMERICA Standard Higher Than In England, American Tells British Royal Commission.

R. Newton Crane, senior counsel to the American embassy In London, told the royal commission on divorce In England recently that there is a higher standard of morality In America than In England. He admitted that divorce Is more prevalent In this country than In any other country In the world except Japan, but contended this was due to the fact that persons of respectability had come to regard divorce aa a firmly established institution, designed to cure unhappiness. J. A.

Bawatt, of counsel to the American embassy, pointed out that there are more varied causes for divorce In European countries than In the United States. In Austria "Invincible aversion," In Hungary "vexa- tiouB mortification," In France "prodigality and violent disposition," In Sweden "opposite of feeling and thought amounting to- hate" and in Formosa "loquacity" are considered sufficient grounds for divorce. In Algeria, where there are thirteen causes, "previous wooing In which no final acceptance or refusal has been made" was a cause of divorce. Barratt argued there is not a single cause of divorce in any state in this country that cannot be duplicated Europe. An Outdoor Fete.

A young woman who lived in tht- also near the shore of one of our great lakes, planned this happy day for her friends. She was entertaining a house party of four, then she issued charming cards bearing a "snap" shot of the house, with the following diversions: from ten to twelve, "tennis," "croquet," "archery;" luncheon al fresco at once; on the until three; surf bathing and beach party with picnic supper at six, Lawn party with dancing at half after eight. The guests took in all or as many of the features as they could, all showing up at the party. The lawn was beautifully decorated with lanterns, fairy lamps and several electric headlights, making it a scene like fairy land. A few stringed instruments 'furnished the music.

Refreshments consisting of watermelons, ices, fruits, THE SCANTY NEW SKIRTS. A Woman Should Well Consider Her Lines Before Wearing One of These Deformities. Tho modern fashions with their scanty skirts and tied up look about the heels, does not make for grace and should be judiciously worn If one is not to appear ridiculous. A woman who dons one of these deformities should not only consider her lines but must go to a dressmaker who knows llneB. Otherwise results arp deplorable when not laughable.

If you cannot afford to go to the best dressmakers never go In for ex- ftgcnrailons. Put thought Into your toilet and remember that If women who nre sensible will not refrain from belrg slaves of the passing mode with no thought of Incongruity, women who are vain should. Go especially slow on the new skirt. ore Impossibly ugly; most are' unheroming, save to the beanpole type, as they cut i's Tn two; and give women carriage -that'is a combination of slide and wriggle which makes the walk of the Chinese woman Of fashion with her bound feet an athletic stride in contrast. MWOW ouuiir- syjstcm outfits.

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Fritz the gardener was a stolid German who was rarely moved to ex- traordioary language. Even the most provocative occasions only caused him td remark mildly on his ill-luck. Not long ago he came back from the city in the late evening after a hard day in the market place. He was sleepy, and the train being crowded! the gageman gave him a chair in his roomy car. Finally the train reached Bloomfield.

Fritz still slept as it pulled in and his friend had to shakts- him and tell him where he was. "I tanks you," said Fritz, as he rose slowly to his feet. The open door of the car was directly in front of him. He walked straight out of it. The baggagemau sprang to look after him.

Fritz slowly picked himself up from the sand by the side of the track, looked up at the door, and said with no wrath in his voice: "There should here be some steps." -Paul Dispatch. Chantllly lace, or the silk lace of Spanish shawls. Is an effective fancy for sttaw hats. A French looking hat la a large leghorn trimmed with lavender orchids and fini '-ed with a knot of pale blue velvet. The use of black lace on white satin chiffon, is general, and here one often finds the addition the vivid color note in connection with black and white frocks.

White or net covered with beads of silver, gold or the pure white. Is being used as a lining to many of the handsome gowns or waists made of diaphanous materials. Among the smart buttons shown this Fprlng are those of cat steel, set in colored stones. These buttons are mounted in mother-of-pearl iims, matching the "stones in color. The craze for veiling frcck appears to be as 1 i as ever, and nearly every smart uress is veiled with chiffon or fine crepon.

Royal blue veiled with black ia frequently to be seen. Wife and Country. Paul D. Cavath, the noted New York lawyer, said at a luncheon at the Lawyers'" club: Vacation time is here, and already that dreadful song about the wife gone to the country being resurrected. But a variant to the song was furnished by a conversation I overheard the other night.

'Hello, said one man to another. Tjn glad to see you back at the club again, old fellow. Wife off to the country growled Smith. 'She's got He Knew the Kind. Little Edward, aged four, was ah only child.

He was anxious for a baby sister, and was talking of it one day with a friend of the family. In the friend's family was a baby girl of one year. The lady said: EJdward, you may have my baby; she is pretty and sweet." "Oh," said Edward, "I don't want an old baby. I. want a bran new one wif noffln on but tacum Hen.

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