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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-27
Fashion Notes .

Pink linen shirt waists with trimmings
of white linen lace insertion on the collar
cite, sleeves and belt are stylish and be-
coming. a safe selection for graduation
dress is dotted Swiss muslin with lace and
ribbon trimmings.
Covert cloth and shepherds check fancy
suitings, in 50-inch widths, and in light and
medium weights, are used by ladies' tailors
for walking and travelling costumes for the
present season. Black velvet ribbon is
the chosen gaEniture for these gowns.
At a London wedding the six brides
maids were dressed in white satin, with
JacObean coats lined with pink, and they
had three-cOTnered hats Of white lace with
ostrich Diumes. Each wore a gold pin
mounted with double pearl hearts, and
carried a shower bouquet of white flowers
The new swive! silks, which are part
cotton. and the French zephyr ginghams
and cham brays appear In novel chine and
brOche patterns, and the batstes. fine linen
lawns and muslins are finished with hem
stitching, drawn work and point dc gene
or linen lace insertions.
Sailor hats with medium wide brims ap-
pear in all the fashionable shades of the
season to match the summer Eton cos
tunes, this shape being considered almost
universally as part of the suit. They are
made Of chip. rice straw. Neapoltan
braid, and of coarse and fine braids of
every description. They are often trimmed
on each side Of the crown with plain
bond front and back.
Chine MORE ribbons of delicate cOlors
are used IN very simple ways for brighten
ing up black crepOn gowns, and also when
il is desired TO add a color to dresses of
white crepon or muslin. Light green MORE
ribbon printed with violets in the soft
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their summer wardrobe. A fashion of
two or three years ago of the full accor-
dion plated skirts and waists is revived
this year. The old silks which have
been pat away for years are now all the
rage. Every one who owns one of these
old dresses is having II made I'D in modern
style, while those women who do not al
ready possess them are buying those which
are sold in the shops and which have been
designed as much like the old ones as pos
slble.
One of these silks which has been put
away for fifty years looked as fresh as
though il had just been bought. 1t was
made up over plain green silk underskIrt
The dress itself was a pale green, with tlpy
rOsebuds scattered over it. 1t was trimmed
with two rows Of lace insertion let in over
the hips in a pretty pointed style. The
waist was full SURF lice blouse with rows
OF lace insertion from the neck 60 the
bust. The sleeves were full leg o. mutton
shape, finished around the hand with a
deep fall Of lace The collar was of green
satin like the underskirt. which only
showed through the lace Insertion of the
upper skirt. The belt OF the same green
satin ribbon about two inches in width
had long ends, which hung to the bottom
of the skirt.
This was not the same fashion as that in
which it had been made so many years
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The wife of q new Senator once told me
that she was determined 10 make no social
mistakes, sO-wise woman that she was
she asked Senator Edmunds, who she
knew was thoroughly eonversant with
every detail of official etiquette, by reason
of his long career in the Senate. if it was
not incumbent upon her to make her first
visit to the wives of foreign Ministers.
lie replied:
Certainly not. madame; a Senator
never makes the first visit upon a foreign
Minister"
80, thanks to her good sense in consult
ing an old Senator, this lady did not make
the mistake that a few less wise new Soma
tors wives have done of making first visits
when etiquette required that they should
receive them. or coarse As the Senate has
increased IN size the last few years, 1t can
hardly be expected that foreign Ministers
should call upon new Senators, but they
ought to upon the old ones and upon others
whom they wish 10 know. l think the
charming wife Of one Of the diplomats has
adopted a very wise rule, al she remarked
to a Senator'S wife 10 whom she had Just
been presented: al know it is my place
to call on Senators wives but | wait until
1 meet them, and | shall now give myself
the pleasure of calling on yOu."
If the ladies' Of the diplomatic CORPS
would follow the lead of this popular lady
they would avoid some of the mistakes
that they now make ia our official eti-
Quette.-hate Fields Washington.
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OF water will smell somebody ND all
day" as they say in French.
Another source of senSuous delight is
half pint of brnZoin thrown into the tub,
making milk bath. This tinctuTe Is only
10 cents an ounce 1t cleans the skin and
tightens It, which makes IL popular with
habby old dandies and witnered old
danes, and it leaves the flesh exhaling the
odOr OF refinement, so 10 speak. Bath bags
are always satisfactory, although very ex-
penslve, the suspicion that the maid or
somebody used 1t. forcing the exquisite to
provide fresh one every day. Orris or
almond meal, with shaved soap and oil of
roses or vlolets. is the usual filling.
In high life nobody is kissed on the
mouth. 1t Is bad form and bad hygiene.
And ID these days, when il is n crime 10 be
old, and every woman over Is makes up
with glycerine and rice powder, a kiss
anywhere on the face is positive annoy-
ance. Every man Of the world knows this.
That's why he kisses his wife's back hair,
and his daughter back of the ear. And
that's why the women scent their scalps
and brush the essence through and through
the hair until it is fluffy and fragrant
so much for the toilet waters. Now for
the toilet sachetS.
Monte Carlo Is the place to get essence
OF Otis, and the only place. When a
woman is caught in that wicked little
prlnc Dalty, and feels called to explain.
she can always say that she came for
supply of Orris-viOlet. and be believed. The
price, like everything else is as high as the
Alps. a fouT-ounce bottle sells for 70
francs, but one drop on the lace cOllaret or
reveTs Will make the whole dress smell
like violet. The violet of Grasse, which
belongs to Nice, is exquisite, and preferred
TO Monte Carlo by the people who detest
the very mention OF the gamblers para
disc. 1t has such an affinity for silk that
II the dry stopper Is wiped with a rutfle the
scent will cling to it like roses in MoOre's
vase. But the violet OF violets is the
Ajcardi, found in San Reno, which is
mentioned in the guide books, and has ac-
tually added to the fame of the place. The
scent, triple extract, is sold exclusively
10 little shop below the sidewalk. at So
DO tile Of about six ounces. This violet
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THE. TIE THAT BINDS.
The Story of a Miniature-It Was the Means of
Re-estabshing Friendship.

his guests. Planron looked carefully
around in order to assure himself that his
observation was correct. He felt that he
was going TO do something foolish, and
witnesses to folly are at all times obJec-
tonable. Twenty PAGES from the picture
he stood. At that distance the effect was
greatest. And, pagan-like, he worshiped.
oh, falresl of he fail! Most beautiful
of all creation! Thou hast awakened in
my soul love more intense than l have
ever felt-an lndeScriba bic passion which,
until now, | never thought could exist in
human heart. That love thou must know,
must feel. To find thee will be my life's
aim. And to unfold to thee my love Will
be my life's AIN bition."
No passionate orator could have spoken
with more intensity Of feeling. Then,
like cold blast from an open door, a
chilling thought crossed his mind, and he
turned from the picture with hard laugh.
he did not look back He dared not. For
II ne ala, be feared that moment he might
be tempted to destroy the canvas. The
thought that crossed him was, per-
maps. she might not love him. An instant
later the room was flooded with light. and
De MerlincOurt had pulled him down on
the dlvan aud was hugging him. a man
Will act like child at times, and il ne has
reason to, there is no shame In 1t.
Then they chatted, as two friends will.
till dinner was announced. And, arm in
arm, laughing and testing, they strutted
into the dining-room.
All the little occurrences of the day
were rehearsed over the coffee and cigar
cites. De MeTlincUurt suggested thatthev
60 into the library. He wanted to tell
PlancOn of the LITTLE scene be had with his
model; he thought 1t might interest him.
But an irresistible something LED them TO
the studio instead. Somehow the idea
De Merlincourt had in his mind slipped
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shop is viOled-scented and bottle-wal
gay cities of Europe No lover of violet
scent will ever know the true scent of
viulets until she goes TO San Reno with u
francs to spare. To use one drop of 1t is
to feel a fine contempt for all other per-
fumes.
Paris is the great market-place for Peau
d EsDagne. The sachets can be bought in
any first-class drugstore. but the Parisians
alone know where 10 get the skin with the
exquisite and indehDable odor. 1t Looks
like kid. Squares, one and a half inches
in surface, retail ut 81 30. These are cut
into stripes quarter of an inrh wide and
sawed in the seams of the evening dresses
Usually. five are put in toilet, one under
each sleeve. two IN the side cores of the
skirt about the knee line. and one at the
back in the hem. Peau d'Espagne never
loses lis scent
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Under the Chin.

One of tie really new ideas of the spring
has come in the shape of strings on hats.
Not strings in the shape girl ties them
on to the sailor hat when she takes a
steamer ride 10 Long Branch. but the rib
bon strings on the low-crOwned English
style of hat, with broad brim that rolls on
both sides. These bits of ribbon can be
any br ight color Then the bow Nesting
under the chin has 10 be very carefully
Sc ected. for il it is pink when it ought TO
be blue, OF blue when it ought to be dark
red or dark green, the effect is not likely
to increase the attractveness Of the girl.
These strings are about an inch and a half
wide and are fastened at the back inside
the hat. At first sight they seem very
droll, says the Philadelphia Times, but 10
many faces they are a great attraction,
although they may prove a tTifls warm
about the throat later on. They can be
worn by sweet sixteen or her mother
equally as well, although the girl with a
pretty curve at the throat is advised not 10
destroy it. unless she can tie the most
coquettish and Frenchy Of bowknots.
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A TALE OF A WINDMILL.
And How the Agent Sold Ii to the
MeaneSt Man on Earth.

A number of years ago | was selling
windmills in Southern Illinois. One day l
struck a county where people Gespised
windmills. and did not sell q mill week.
| got mad at last aud concluded to try a
bluff game" | inquired for the meanest
man IN the county.
My informant grinned. and. pointing 10
a distant house. said: Wal, b. goshi Old
Joe Larch over thar's the meanest man
creation could git up"
Away l drove for old 10 Larch's.
lie was filing a saw on the back porch
and paid no attention to my greeting.
went on: "Sir. L am selling the best wind
mill in the world and"
'Git out o. that gate. When | want We
I'll send for We.
l smiled. "All right, sir, but can't 1 get
some supper? I'll paw we'll for it,
Mop he yelled. We've been 70 sup
per-"
Can I speak to your wifeP"
Wont do no good"
But it did. for l offered her So for sup
per, and after whisper to her husband
he growled: Wal. 60 in; she'll feed
you"
After supper 1 said: "NIr. Larch, ri
give you 81 to feed my horse"
And / got il fed.
At last he said | could stay all night.
ana L LOlu stories an u gave him cigars un-
til be had promise to let me pat up a mill
for one month, and l signed an agreement
to remove il in thirty days.
1t was put up with every kind OF tank
and pipes to carry water through the yards
and house.
The neighbors watched with astonish-
ment and envy.
When the time was up | drove around
with my men and began to take down the
mill. Out stormed Mr. Larch.
Hold on sorter like that limerick:
ma'be I'll buy it,"
"Oh," said 1. This is only an adver-
tisement. Keep at work, boys"
The old man stormed and his wife an
peared. 1t was so handy, made her work
easy aud she thought 10 ought to buy il.
At last he offered ME full price and nav
for my time. | was sorry, but the mill was
sold 10 Mr.. Smith, whom LaIch cordially
hated. He stamped aud raved and begged
me to leave the mill alone.
l sat down and began figuring on a
board.
He watched me for moment and then
whispered eXcitediy:
~ on think Pm goin' to let that Smith
beat me? Not much. Here's $50 extra,
Go away and keep your mouth shut"
He gave in with such a hum bic air that
after appearing to consider for some time
l agreed. The boards we're all replaced
and we drove off, hearing the old man
chuekle 10 himselg: by J'hosiphat. il
takes smart agent to git ahead of me-
Chicago Record.
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The Etiquette of Scent.

Only the vulgar scents her handker-
chief. There is a daintier way of being
sweet, writes contributor to the Post
Dispatch of ST. Louis. Eau de Cologne is
the one toilet water that never goes out of
style. There are two choice odors-laven-
der and violet de japonnals. The lavender
is used for bed and table linen. Any other
use is the blunder Of ignorance. This par
ticular cologne is rarely to be had out
of the gates of Paris. 1t retails there at
s. pint, but two tablespoonful in tub
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Flowers at the Window.

A display seen in the store OF a florist
who is in business on Broadway. New
York, suggests pretty way of decoration
for flowers at the window. In it were
aZaleas of the loveIiest possible pinks and
such rich, glowing splendor as made one
catch her breath, but there was not a
single white blossom nor a hint of any
color but that of the flowers and the little
tender green which the growing plant
showed.
paper of the palest possible pink. and was
tied about with a satin ribbon of the same
shade. Altogether the display was ger.
feet and ideal success. and taught a
potent lesson to all such passers-by a.,
having eyes, used them. and realized that
all that beauty was the result of a single
color and perfect simplicity.
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bottom and the back of the lid are sewed
together with neat, tiny stitches IN silk Of
the same color as the ribbon.
1t adds TO the effect of the box if box
pleating Of the ribbon is pasted around the
bottom edge, forming sort OF mat; the
boX-Dleatipg should be securely sewed be-
fore glung it on the edge, covered with a
narrow fiat ribbon. The three-cornered
jewel box in the sketch is prettily dec
GRATED with hand-painted apple BLOSSOMS,
and the ribbon is OF pale pink satin. The
bottom of the box is of pink quilted satin,
scented with violet sachet powder
This pattern would do equally we'll for
handkerchief or 81 rece ptace for wells,
laces. etc The next is small trinket-b box
painted with prmToses and has primro Sc
yellow satin decorations. The glove-bOx
is dainty affair, with punches of vioets,
exquisitely painted; it is tied up with
bows of violet ribbon. violet ribbon border
ing the edges, q violet ruche at the bottom.
violet bows at each corner, and, of course,
the violet sachet a; the bOttom.-New
York Tribune.
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The Polite Editor,
Detroit Free Press,

Poet-I have here, sir. poem, which I
wish TO have printed in your paper.
Editor docking it over)-We can't nrint
1t to-day or tomorrow. Would it suit won
as we'll at some later date?
Poet (gratefully)-Ob, any time would be
perfectly satisfactory. Use yourRowp
pleasure about that.
Editor-Very well. Well try to get il
ia some time in the spring of 1894.
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THE WOODThRUSH.

Golden sunshine dripping
Through the leaves by light winds stirred,
Notified crown wing slipping
Through the haunt OF shyest bird;
Then clear note filling
The sweet stiffness OF the place,
All the silence thrilling
With its wild melOdlOuS grace.
Never 10y was singing
It's mystery Ia sweeter strain,
Never passion ringing
Clearer note OF rapturous pain,
What the DathoS swelling,
" hat the tale but half confessed,
In the music weiling
From the soul within that breaste
CELIA a. HAYWARD, in April LippincottS
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Dainty Boxes.

Pretty glass boxes for the toilet table are
very easily made. Any glszer will cut the
pieces the size and shape required. and n
bottle Of glue. some satin ribbon and box
of wa;er-colOrs are the only other materials
required. The ribbon is pasted neatly over
the edges and when quite dry the sides,
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Model House Toilet.

Recently prize was offered for a model
house toilet, and among a large number
submitted one was selected and the prize
awarded 10 the designer. Miss Ada NJ
Walker. a mOdiste of London. The illus
trstiOn shows the effect. The material is
pale green cloth. EN- broiGered in black and
gold. The OveIskirt band, the cuffs and
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chine fashion. or pale blue moire strewn
with pink roses. is added to black crepOn
dressed as draped stock and belt on
gathered round waist a Havana brown
cIepon has green chine ribbons,
aud one of dark blue has ecru acce ssOries.
Pale Violets and light yellow ribbons on
White dotted muslin dresses, with braces
and chouX as well as collar and belt
Clio be- Democrat
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The Polka Dot.

Polka dotted Indian silks are not likely
to go out OF fashion for many years, says
an Eastern fashion writer. Many women
consider them absolutely Indispensable n
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Leave off the sash and this model is
very jaunty. A pretty combination is
nayy-blue flannel. stuff or rep, with white
braid round the skirt and a white
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One hundred years ago the Japanese
were so serarated from the remainder of
mankind that so far as any intercourse
was concerned they might almost as wei
have inhabited the moon.
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SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
ON THE FEMALE FACE.

On Mems Cheeks, above
Beard Line. Moles, Warts.
Blackheads, Red Nose,
Enlarged Veins OF the
Nose, Powder Marks,
Cysts and ali Facial Dis
agreements or Abnormal
Discol0ratiOns psrma-
nently and paiDlessiy de-
stroyed without scar or
after blemish, by the
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zouave are made OF dark-green MORE, the
vest ana sleeves are OF light-blue silk, shot
with green, and So Is the sash and collar
bow. a feature Of the model Is toe exag-
gerated length of the waist now in demand.
The model might not suit the Western
dress reformers. but it is French, artistic
and youthful
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serge yoke. embeIished with anchors and
braid If embroidery cannot be had any
machine expert will stitch the design for
% cents. With an occasional ounce OF
benZine the white yoke can be kept spot
less. Brown and white would be equally
jaunty
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Graceful NeqIi9e DESIGN.

The Decorator and Furnisher presents
the accompanying picture as a de-
sign for neglge but graceful departure
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Be near me when the sensuous frame
Is racked with pangs that conquer trust,
Ana time, maniac scattering dust,
And Life. D fury Singing flame.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-02

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band Mr.. Hutchins Is distinctively a leader. and
next TO Sousa undoubtedly occupies to-day the
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In q recent interview at his home, ls4 Charles
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