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The last illustration you will find repre-
sents a pretty and withal serviceable winter
garb for young miss. 1t is made up in wood
brown vicuna trimmed with Persian lamb
The jacket is not only lined with silk but has
also flannel inlay, and with it is worn a silk
blouse of the same shade the cloth, belted
in with a narrow leather belt. The plastron is
sewed into the seam at the right shoulder, but
is buttoned on both sides. The epaulets are
continued around the back in the manner of a
short pelerine- In front the skirt is slit up
into tabs which are trimmed. as shown, with the
fur. The hat has a crown in the same mate
rial and is trimmed with the same fur as the
dress
Whenever the weather permits, and no doubt
often when it forbids, you will see the popular
shoulder capes, palatines and stoles. Muffs
promise to be more reasonable as to size than
they were last season. 1t seems too ridiculous
to aggravate the evil of cold fingers by carry
ing about a muff too small to cover the hands.
1t would be far more reasonable for the lady of
fashion to revive that quaint old custom Of
carrying live poodle about in cold weather to
serve as a muff, but the society for the preven-
ton of cruelty, &c, would soon put stop to
such practice, no matter how picturesque it
might be, especially when the dog was dyed to
suit the wearer's complexion. Astrakhan will
be modish fur with which to trim an after
noon costum, for visiting or reception
purposes. 1t goes well with cloth. One very
becoming way to apply this trimming is to run
three narrow rows of it around the bottom of
the skirt and to run a single row around the
cut-out Of the bodice and SO down the waist,
thus framing the embroidered plastron and
producing fine effect There is q very hand
some WOODEN material with a rough surface
Stimulating astrakhan which will be very popu-
lar for winter costumes. 1t looks very well in
gray or black.
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Some Facts About Coffee.

From the Detroit Free Press.
How long coffee was in use among eastern
nations before being introduced into Europe is
not known. Aljeziri Alhambali, a noted Arabic
author, states that il was first made known
about so OF the Hegira.
Some pious Mohammedans thought it might
be included among the intoxicating beverages
forbidden by the Koran, but Alhambali in an
able pamphlet entitled The Support Of limo,
cence." proved that it was not in tho prohibi-
tory section Of that book. As consequence
the followers of the prophet once more re-
turned to the delights Of coffee.
Among the Egyptians il was favorite drink,
but was allowed only twice n week in cam
paigns especially assembled for the purpose.
the greatest solemnity being observed on such
occasions.
1t was introduced into Constantinople In the
early part OF the seventeenth century, and
writers Of that time inform us that the inhab-
itants Of that city drank il a. hot a. could be
endured
RE England. As early 1868 it was satirized
in England and on every hand the bitterest in
yectlves were applied to it by the press and
pulpit In one instance u preacher hurled
anathemas at the heads of those vino used az
q beverage "a syrup of SCOT and essence Of old
shoes. Probably he had good grounds for
this statement, having sampled some boiled
coffee.
II was not until 1868 that the French learned
to drink this essence Of old shoes." A Turkish
ambassador, on the occasion of dinner giver
to some public funetionaries, served the ssduc
tive drink in elegant porcelain cups, placed or
highly wrought silver salvers, and handed Il
the guests by richly caparisoned slaves. Thii
turned the heads and hearts Of those thus hon
ored. and in u surprisingly short time coffet
9rinking became craze among The elsgsnts o.
Paris
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GEN. GRANTS EMPHATIC DENIAL.
One Memorable and Brief Interview with
the Great Leader.


From the New York Herald
Its rather an unusual statement for a news
paper man who has been in the traces long
enough to be counted an "old-timer" to say
that he never saw Gen. Grant but once
Such is the fact in my case, however, but
that once / will never forget L saw him in
such a way as few people have.
1t was at the black period in the great gen
eral history. when the scandal of the Grant
and Ward failure and the Marine Bank col
lapse filled the city. The rumor that Mr..
Fred. Grant was more deeply implicated than
be was and that he had fled TO Canada had
been started. The city editor sent me out TO
verify 1t This was Ste at night and had
but slight hope of accomplishing my mission.
1t was near midnight when rang the bell at
Gen. Grants residence. After awhile a colored
servant opened it. He only opened little way.
No, he said, 4 could not see Gen. Grant under
any circumstances, he had retired. Neither
would he take my card or a message up. OF
course did not give up easily and tried to
convince the man how very important il was
for me to see the general.
While we were talking at the door a deep
voice at the head of the stairs called out
"What is it,"
stepped inside and looked up. There was
Gen Grant in his night shirt leaning over the
balustrade.
told him Of the rumor concerning his son
and asked what truth there was in it,
He had evidently not heard it before and a
queer look came over his face while ne was
talking. He thought for a few seconds and
then he said:
Young man, it is not true. doubt IL there
Is money enough in the Grant family just now
to take Fred to Canada. Good night
And the white-robed figure of the sturdy old
hero disappeared in the gloom back of the
landing.
had got what I wanted, an authentic de-
NAL. and, as subsequent events proved, the ru-
NOR was not true.
That was the only time ever saw Gen.
Grant, and always associate him now with a
stubby, sad-faced figure in a night shirt.
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Mr. Willard Tests the Ticket Agents.

From the Seattle Times.
Henry Willard, the railway magnate while in
Seattle visited most of the railroad offices in
the city. He walked up to the counter of the
downtown Northern Pacific ticket offce and
said to Ticket Agent johnson, who had not the
slightest idea that he stood in the presence of
the highest officer of his road.
Give me a ticket to Boston over the Cana
dian Pacific"
Canadian Pacific's blocked" laconically
responded Johnson
Don't believe it," said Willard
"Faot" affirmed johnson.
How" inquired Willard.
Mountain fell on track, cutting tunnel half
q mile long"
I'm investigate" said the fnancier. as be
asked Mr.. Jacob Furth 20 await his return, and
started over to the Canadian Pacific Office.
did not recognize Willard.
Want to go to Boston over the Northern Pa
cific, =" said Willard briefly.
Can't do IT." said McGinnis.
-Four feet Of sand on the road at Pasco Lake
Pend dOrelle overlooked and Indians on the
warpath in Dakota"
Anything else?''
YES. Gang Of train robbers near Helena.
prohibition in force IN Dakota and q strike on
the eastern division"
'Jewhilikens." exclaimed Willard. aThink
III 60 and try the Union Pacific then. That's
all right, amt it?"
''Yes that's all right" sarcastically observed
McGinnis, who stopped telephoning TO John
son for assistance. That's all right. 1 said /"
continued McGinnis again. with a sort of lost
hope move Of the hand, as his supposed Gus
toner was about to leave
What do you mean?" inquired Willard.
"Oh, nothing. Go on and take the Union
Pacific; You'll see time enough you live
through it."
''Oh, good morning, Mr.. johnson" said Nc
Ginnis, greeting his ally as il he had not seen
him for q month. Shave yoa had any tidincs
Of your father yet. Would you mind telling
this gentleman what you know about him?"
johnson, after struggling with his feelings
and wiping away several imaginary tears, spoke
up sorrowfully:
'It pains me to speak of It, but nv father
started west six months ago over the Union
Pacific. He died on the way, of course, and we
hope to receive the corpse before Christmas"
well done. boys" said Willard after hearty
laugh and handing each agent his card.
when the Canadian Pacific fails to appreci-
ate your services come over and see us, Mr. Nc
0innis."
johnson" he said, laying his hand on that
gsntlemans shoulder in a fatherly manner,
'some day You viii take my place"
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some old southerners still wear and look well
In them. 1t is certainly better than the ready
made sailor knot scarf There IL one member
Of Congress who, while he does not come from
New York, nevertheless belongs to q locality near
New York, who has devised means by which his
cravat is pretty securely kept in place. He does
not tie 1t at all. but has il made OF
white muslin with buttonholes. Through
these he inserts his gold collar button and thus
the cravat falls upon his chest in the shape Of
in front and his throat is very visible The
effect is unique to say the least Of it.
THE EVENING TIE.
When the statesman appears in his evening
regimentals there is not much latitude in the
matter of his cravat He must wear white
one, and manfully does he endeavor to
do so. But Of all things in the world that
men must wear the white cravat 10
the hardest to arrange. It is ambulatory, as
Senator Ingalls, would say, and loves to wander
around the neck. Anchor 1t to its proper moor
ings with pin and the pin ia apt to get loose
and one is then stilettoed in the neck. The tie
Keeps coming undone and hangs defantly
down upon the shirt bosom. The thing is q
nuisance and the Prince of Wales, from whom
1t is said we get our fashions, ought to invent
something that is more easily managed. Our
poor statesmen wrestle with the abomination
manfully, and some succeed in conquering it.
but not all do, for at White House reception,
for instance, where the statesmen are 80 num-
erous, the well-tied white cravats nre not num-
erous at all
Recently there has been revival in cravats
The puff knot scarf. that requires all the inge-
nuity OF the most accomplished dandy TO make
1t stay where it belongs, is but modification
OF the old neckerchief of stiffiy starched linen
that used to bother our ancestors so much.
But the puff-knot scarf is not for the American
statesman Life is too short and politics re-
qIire too much time for a man to have leisure
to waste upon the adornment of his neck.
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and wound with fine wire. while the lower ends
are interviewer, as shown in the illustra-
ton. The bottom Is formed Of four twigs,
each four-ffths of an inch long. crossed
in the form Of o star; the handle 10 a
twig four and half inches long, fastened to
the bottom and wound at the sides with wire
The little cntchall has the same interviewer
edge, but measures only seven inches around
the top. For the bottom and the frame to
which It 10 fastened some what larger twigs are
used, bound together with stout wire. The
two long pieces Of the frame measure four
inches each, the four cross pieces two and two
ffths inches. two inches, one and three fifths
inches and four-ffths Of an inch. After they
are finished they must be carefully vanished
Silk or satin bags may be fastened inside
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placed at the back with an .igrets. and pink

strlngs-
Many fashionable ladies prefer cloth NANTES
70 velvet and plush ones, or else cloth nantes
with velvet in combination With cloth there
is greater call for rich garniture, but, on the
other hand. you may attain more stylish effects
by using this more youthful material Velvet
has dignity about it that fits it pre-eminensly
for the dowaser,s wear; hence young people
should not be too prone to muffie up too much
in this material Of pomp and state.
In the third illustration ia pictured q very
becoming cloth mantle in beige cloth. The
peierine is in tobacco-brown plush. At the
back there is smoked effect The pelerine
Is gathered at the shoulders and is lined with
silk of the same color The mantle NAV be
trimmed with black fur or with any long haired
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vice. Little people are never happier than
when cutting. FASTING and gliding, and IL the
tree in their own homes is prepared by the
elders they often render efficient help in dress
ing the one which is to stand in the Sunday
school. There is no end to the various de-
vices-each year brings some fresh novelty.
Little hands can cut chains Of gold or silver
paper, stars. crosses or circlets string popped
corn. festoOns Of which form pretty contrast
with the dark foliage of the tree.
A very beautiful effect is produced BY fol-
lowing King Winters mode Of decoration. For
this purpose bits of cotton WOOL representing
snow flakes, are gummed on the branches. The
foliage is then smeared here and there with
mucilags. over which grannlated sugar is
ftrewn. 80 that the tree looks as if it were COW
cred with snow and hoar frost. Many children
are delighted with the sight OF birds nests
among the branches. These are made of half
an egg shell covered on the outside with moss.
horse hair and bits Of gray wool Smooth.
sugar-coated almonds or gilt or silyered hazel
nuts can be used for eggs.
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Wanted,

A hat for the head of fountain,
\ glove for the hand Of fate.
A shoe for the foot Of a mountain,
A link from the chain Of debate
A spoke from the wheel Of fortune,
A chip from the ''pole" Of the'south,
A drink from the fountain Of knowledge.
word from the rivers mouth.
A drink from the cup OF sorrow,
A look from the face of the storm,
A stroke from the arm of justice,
A ring from the finger Of scorn.
A knock at the door of repentance,
A throb from the oceans heart,
A glance from the eve of needle,
And from Cupid's bow dart
-BroOklpn LIE.
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Gro1o the oO9tou 0toDe.
II was at an Old Orchard hotel last summer.
friend Of mine, whom shall call Smith. had
enjoyed himself immensely and was Just start
ing for the clerks desk to get fresh TOOTH
pick, when he was accosted by man Of modest
bearing, Who inquired:
"Excuse me, cir, but what was the name of
that hast dance you went through-that schot-
tische, meanr'
'oh." replied Smith. 'thata That was q
gavotte."
"A gsvotte. Something new?"
''Oh, not very new"
would you Just a. lief step into the waiting
room and show me how you do it?'
Smith, who 10 good-natursd man, complied.
and quickly unrsveled the snarls OF the ga,
Vote. while the other ''caught on a rapidly
- possible.
When the lesson was finished the'stranesr
Ghanksd Smith, saying:
t1naheg e dancing in Portland and VAT 10
kssp ~ Nth TIE tmsA"
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Christmas tree. Heads
are planning and in-
gers busily working for
its adornment. Grown
people usually think
that there is nothing
prettier for decoration
than countless tiny can
dies Of different colors
shining among the dark
green foliage, but chill
dren are delighted with
novelties, and every year
brings some fresh de-
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MOTIFS.

Solutions 10 problems in srAn Of Novembss
Is viii be Published next week
Entries may now be made for the chsmpion-
ship tourney At the Washington Chess Club.
Messrs Knight Brown, CURE, Molssad asd
mcfarland have entered 90 far.
steinitz viii leave for Havana on the 18Th Of
this month and the great match viii commence
about the Esd.
Hodges has made phenomenal score is r.
Manhattan tourney, winning twenty, losing
none and drawing two.
Address all communications 'sChsu EaiSoa
HvExxus ezAa, Washington. d. q"
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From Germany, where
gilt and silvered nuts Of
all kinds are largely
used for the ornaments
ton Of Christmas trees.
comes the following d.
rections for the process:
Cover the nut with o thin
coating Of some glutin-
Gus substance, such a.
white Of egg mixed with
water or diluted gum
arabic. Drive Q sharp
eped match into one end
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winters Sry Without assuming muHed-up
look Nov. a muffled-up look means death to
all grace and style. II you want to know how
You look when you look mufiied up observe
the sristocratic pug dog with his blanket on and
his woe-begone countenance. am well aware
that many young girls inclined TO embonpoint
trihe with their health in the winter season In
order to keep style ond comfort so far as pos
sible. hand in hand. These foolish virgins for
get that nature has set a most sensitive Their
mometer In the center Of their faces. to wit.
their noses, and / would respectfully suggest
tn them that. no matter how lovely their winter
costumes may be. a red nose with indigo lips and
q general pinched look is quite enough to rob
the most beautiful face in the world of its
charm OF two evils choose the less, and so it
seems to me that it is better to make almost
any sacrifice, including grace and style, and
keep the blood on each side of ones nose rather
than in its tip. But, by a little intelligent
thought on this matter. one may be easily able
TO hit upon some style of street gown that will
keep one perfectly comfortable and at the same
time prevent that dreaded mui1ied-up appear
ance.
My attention was attracted the other day
by q winter garment which appeared to me to
very nearly, if not quite. deserve the title of
NOV city. 1t was long velvet casaque. made
from o single piece of the material, while its
collar and sleeves were fashioned entirely of
feathers. say entirely, but in reality, the
feather tips were sewn upon very strong but
soft and pliable material Possibly this ca
eaque might De rather too startling novelty
for you. SO in my initial illustration set before
You something very much of the same shape
and style, only it is made up in a less original
manner. This stylish garment may be made
in velvet Of any kind or color to suit par
ticular figure and coloring. The corsage closes
in the middle with hooks and eyes and to it are
sewed long basques. The front sides have revers
sewed to them with reversed seams. The
casaque may be embroidered in any way that
taste may dictate. The sides have one dart.
In order to keep the casaque from wrinkling
you must add a band Of silk of the same color
as the velvet to the left side. reaching down to
the waist and serving to hook the right side to
the left side In front the basques fare some
what The garment must be trimmed with
some becoming fur.
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MY boy says you haven't Taught him sny
spelling" said Mr.. Oatcake to the teacher.
No We only teach the girls spelling. The
boys don't need II, because when they grow up
and go into business they employ The girls q
typswritsrA Basor.
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OF the nut to hold Il BY in order to avoid too
much handling. After being coated with the
glue put gold leaf OF them, pressing 1t lightly
down with q soft linen rag. Fir apples and
pine cones can be giided in the same way.
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The long jacket lendsitself most admirably
for winter purposes, uniting warmth and style.
You see it made up in a thousand different
ways, but think you'll search far and near be-
fore you hit upon a more thoroughly becoming
and refined garment than the one pictured
rine blue vicuna and has double fronts. the
under ones being richly braided and closing in
the middle with hooks. The outside fronts
are, as you see. longer and are finished with
revers and a rolling collar in sealskin or plush.
The fronts are fitted with fastonings so that
cold weather. and if you belong to that class
tritely denomina.cd frozen turnips you have
only to line the whole garment with fur or
silk wadding
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garment il ornamented with feather trimming
and embroidered with silk twist and pearls.
The Marie Stuart collar Is garnitured with
eapote in emerald green IL 10 made with a
pastry cooks crown, beneath which there 10 q
torssdsof PIN velvet forming Eve coques at
the 'front.' Coques Of the same ribbon are
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Dainty little baskets

Dainty little baskets,
which can be used to
hold candies on the tree
and afterward serve
other purposes, are fash
Toned from pliable twigs
OF the pine tree. after
stripping of the needles.
} Round baskets and
catchalls are extremely
pretty. For the round
basket the tips Of every
two tWiHa ara. crnsaad
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rHUDLEM NO O" From Loyd's Tourney.
ID " = z q y y s &
AtoR ORE o. oKt oKre KRIS KS KB7 oss
& Z z \ 1
hkR KRIS OR KBs or
White to play and mate in two CD moys
GAME No. 25.

ana Nnite resigns
a The Stone Ware defense b This variation of the
tvans certainly leads 10 interesting po-it.ons II
IL ht-Q2, 10 B-Qkt2 with a strong game. A besu a.
IL nj sacrifice. g Ii hardly seems remove the
queen from the scene OF action. II ~ b. ~ BIOS
en- or II - h b, ~ BOG With an eye 20 futurD
dificulties. = Worse than useless 9 brilliant tsr-
| Oh. - K-R4. 20 PKt4 Oh and wilma
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GAME No. %.
The way they do Il in Cuba. tGiuoco Psans)
White-N atouez Rlscl-fsolm.vo

Good. With the two bsshops and strong censsu
he viii be al riehi and the oren kni<hts fle vii 10
source of STRENGTH rather than weskncse. An supo
Black wastes too much time this knA1 -
Good again o A vigorous wind-up.
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Written for The Evening Star.
DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS TREES.

Some Of the Pretty Things to Delight Chill.
dren and How to Make Them.
NULL DAYS OF EARLY DARKNESS IN
~ December are illumined by the distant
glimmer Of the lights that will blaze on the
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In the second illustration is represented on
the left very stylish street costume in eray
cloth. The skirt is made up on an alpaca
foundation, having deep false hem and a
drawing string in the back breadth The skirt
b slightly draped and finished at the bottom
with a bias Of grav velvet. which must be lined
with muslin This band is sewed with reverse
seam with hollow pleats. The front breadth is
Eored, so as to secure proper f. on the hips.
Under the jacket you wear a blouse Of gray silk
with q leather belt The fronts Of the Jacket
are double and IL Is ornamentcd with an omen
pelerine- The fronts Of the under basaues are
adjusted to the figure and meet at the front.
The upper ones have a dart, and. as nv illustra-
ton indicates, are cut TO APPOINT and sewed upon
velvet basques gathered below the waist The
points are bordered with velvet. The pelerine ia
gathered at the neck: straight collar, leg
omutton sleeves and cuffs. With this costume
IL worn q very pretty gray felt, narrow brirn
and fiat crown The crown Is turned up al the
back and set of with a bow. An aiyrette OF
gray feathers is placed in front in the center
of Q bow, the two ends OF which encircle the
crown Al the back there is pearl-headed
pin.
EMBROIDERED MANTLE.
The figure on the right in the second Illus
tration pictures an embroidered mantle, the
material being black sicilienne. The skirt is
Joined 10 the corsage aad has folds at the
bsck The fronts have square tabs This
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Yuy Nmvpus

'7fsud = tinid gil" ~ George
..yss. ia 1sss'lA 'sAs'd svss isnp - .
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GANF Nc. q

Nnlfe UIttOd TO now
All book" hut OF the highest order. o.
play and the initiation of maxninc<nt CON son.
which the wizard Of the north carrcs With vrof
and accuracy. Very rood This lskds % . splso61
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FASHIONS DEGREES.
Some of the New Designs for Stylish
Costumes.
HANDSOME STREET DRESSES.
How to BE Comfortably Dressed and TO Look
Well In Cold Observation-Disclosures Man
ties and Cloth Drssses-shoulder Capes-
Fashion Notes.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
NEW YoaK. December IL, 1891.