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the quantities of tailor-made dress goods
lying on the floor, so that one of the la
dies, in some annoyance, gathered the
goods up and threw it over her lap. Then
there was a litter from half of the people
in the car.
The lady must have been an advocate of
the Jeness Miller school of dressing, for
she had no skirts on-that were visible, at
any rate-and one of her stockings, which
displayed a not unshapely leg nearly to
the knee as the foot set on the floor, was
a dark red. and the one on the leg that
was thrown over it was black! She had
probably dressed hurriedly in dark room,
or else that is another fad. Anyhow, it
was funny-excruciatingl funny-but
neither of the handsomely attired women
knew what was the matter: and when the
other woman pulled her dress a little to
make it set more evenly over the knee,
and displayed boots that were only but
toned halfway up, because the other but
tons We're minus, the laughter and looking
became unbearable, and the two women
hastily gathered their skirts about them
and got off to disappear in Il handy shop,
to investigate their shortcomings
Unless ones shoes and hose are very
neat indeed. the bindings on ones dress
skirt immaculate, and ones petticoats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

Zoo large around the shoulders. One of the
sleeves was in all skewed, and the trim
ming was simply tackled on, so that it
nearly dropped off before she ever wore it.
Beside her for a half hour there stood
one of the new figures in society-a west
ern girl, who has plenty of money, but who
scorns the silly practice of sending abroad
for gowns that she can make better her
self. This young lady can cut out hun
dred head of cattle from a herd of thou
sands. and she can cut out a gown that
will max a thousand women envious and
make them in fashion that is the despair
Of the dressmakers. That evening her gown
was pea green satin. The skirt was
adorned with applique of jetted black
lace at the foot. with an arrangement of
white ostrich feather tips the front
width. The bodice was made with a very
long point in front and rounded at the
back, the lace and velvet forming a big
bow at the waist line. The large sleeves
We're almost covered over with a double
bertha of black embroidered white chiffon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28
THEY WANT PIE.
How GrcRt City's Appetite Il
Satisfied.

New York Letter to Syracuse Standard.
II is estimated that at least $1,000. 600
pies are eaten in New York every year.
In the present stage of the pie IT is ar
rarged in six grades. beginning at the
very TRY little BUTTON which sells at
wholes ale for cents, increasing in size
gradually to the sixth and mammoth holi-
day edition, which costs As cents at whole
sale.
The 'Ibuttons" flourish largely at the cor
her stands. At one small Nassau street
stand, where ct noon messenger boys, Of
fee boys and other street urchins may be
seen standing in rows two deep. there will
be absorbed zoo buttons a day in con-
nection with frankfurters, soda and other
deliCacles At a street stand of more i'm
posing dimensions and boasting a window,
a door and a tiny lunch counter. twenty
small pies are disposed of in day, and
fifteen or twenty larger ones. The lunch
room on a large scale, however, is the
place where PIC statistics reach their most
surprising dimensions A Park row lunch
room, Familiarity known as the ''Typewrit-
ers' Exchange" from the number of MINI
ble-fingered young women who patroniZe
its upper floor at the noon hour, heads the
list. This is not reflection upon the
young women, however, for the place Is
open night and day, Sundays excepted, and
it averages 5000 in attendance. The ma
jcrity of the patrons are men. or this
5000 there are at least 800 devOtees of the
pie TO-. 300 pies, in portions of six to pie.
are given cut to the hungry multitudes
daily A months bill for ;he pie supply
sc metimes reaches $4,000.
A well-known hosiery of long standing
near the North river. with an average daily
attendance of 1i0O0 people. in its six din
ing rooms, dispcses of over 200 pies in the
coarse of every twenty-four hours, and on
special holidays, when the city is crowded
with out-of-town visitors. the figures go up
greatly. This, too, is place of lO-cent
pie portions, which do not appeal so strong
ly to the general public
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and an immense bow Of garnet velvet
spread across the front. That elegant gown
cost for material just SO and for the max
ing nothirg g. 1t carries style in every fold
of it's exquisite draperies. and looked to
have cost four times as much as the i'm
ported gown. American girls are simply
silly to import" their gowns at such ire
mendous cost when they could patronize
home industries and secure a much hand
somer frock.
The evening gown msterial is satin. II
carries such pretty sheen and looks so
rich over stiff Innings, which make it stand
out as though 1t was thick as board. The
colorS are what you please, but white
seems to ne extremely popular. Some very
elegant gowns that will be worn soon after
New Year are Of the heavy fioriated pat
terms in brocaded satin, such the i'll
fated Marie Antoinette wore. They are so
perfect in color and design that one ex-
poets to have ones senses thrilled by the
odor of roses and lilies, sweet peas and car
rations. as the woman wearing them drifts
by. Instead, half the time, it is vile musk
that ofends the nostrils. Such pity that
women cant he more discriminating
The newest fans are simply doll affairs,
with about much wind in them as a
card case would make. They cost enough,
though, to run a wind pump. They have
ivory or mother of pearl sticks, and some
of them ara studded with jewels. The satin
and Gauze part Is painted most exqusitely,
and for something to look at, rejoice the
eye. but their utility is NIL
Plaids rule the hour Some of them come
In cloth as thick beaver almost, and
to see a tall athletic girl forging ahead on
frosty morning in trim dark skirt and
a waist of bright plaid. over which she
wears no wrap, Is certainly an exhilarat-
Ing sight. 1t reminds one of the late Vice
President Hamlin, who never wore an over
coat in his life Here is a design for a
plaid costume that is extremely handsome
In heavy materials. The skirt is of plain
dark heather cloth, in rich shade of green,
and the plaid is a harmoniZng green with.
cross bars of yellow. red, blue and light
green. The front and back of the waist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

high collars or on your girdle. Buckles on
girdles and big bow at the back OF your
collar is the proper caper.
If you simply must have something to
wear around your shoulders on very cold
day, and it breaks your heart to crush
those immense sleeves, make a little vel
vet cape like the illustration. Let it come
TO the belt in points back and front, and
edge ii with fur. Have a standing collar
of fur and GUNS of the same to slip over
your dress sleeves, and you will be
equipped for any kind of weather except
regular blizzard, and then you would have
no business out of doors, anyhow, except
on deeds of charity, when you could af
ford to dress Sensibly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

legs is 80. vAau,,y ungracefu Then, too,
well-shod foot, a daintiy turned ankle,
half displayed half concealed by the clouds
of trimmings that women pile on the bot
tom of their skirts, and quite suits the
abandon of the exquisite tea gowns and
the hour.
But away from ones home? Well that
il another story, especially if it is told on
a street car-in pantomime. Rather iudi-
crous incident took place on 18th street
Monday evening. Two ladies red
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

somewhat crowded
car, and Were given
seats by a gentle
man. They both sat
down, a Il d both
crossed their legs,
and both. having
rather more than
normal length of
those m e m b e s
could have touche
the OPP osite sea
with the tips of their
pointed boots. The
conductor, passing
through the car.
stumbled over the
aytaDla,l lapS and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28
WHEN LEGS ARE CROSSED.
Some observations About n Fad That
seems to he Popular.

n DOUt II
seems to he Popular.
There was a time when a woman Who
had the temerity to cross her legs in public
was considered quite too bold to be
within the pale of good society. Fashions
kinks have taken another twist now, and
the woman who is in good society shows it
by crossing her legs audibly. That is, she
not only crosses them in the privacy Of her
own room, and when she seats herself in
her favorite wide, low chair in her recep-
ton room, but she crosses them in the
street cars and the herdics, in the railway
stations and in church, She does, indeed!
Possibly there is nothing actually crimi-
nal in the habit though our grandmothers
thought so, nor is it indecent, as our moth
ers tho-Ekt. ard would like to think vet if
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

they We're not be-
wildered by t h e
awful overturning
given to their pre-
V i o u s | y conceived
ideas of what is
right and proper, but
it is certainly inele-
CANT outside of ones
own home. In ones
boudoir, where the
frou-frou of lace ruff
Hes and silk plait-
ings. the amplitude
of skirts and album
dant draperies cover
all crude outlines.
the crossing of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28


handsome enough to
wear on the outside,
t h . leg-crosslng
habit would better
boz relegated to the
privacy of ones
home. There Is a
medical reason, too,
why a w o m a n
should not cross her
legs. Physicians say
that a woman'S knee
has a lot of little
n yes centering
about it, different
from a mans. and
that the weight of
one leg thrown over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28
Responsibility Imposed on the Hon
esty Of Express Messengers.
BUSY Times DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Some Exciting Incidents Of the
Express Business.
A HOLD-UP EXPERIENCE

HERE Is NO CLASS
of working people on
the face of the earth
that look forward to
the first of the year
with so much Joy as
the employees of the
express companies.
To them that day
shines out as a bea-
con light, meaning
that weeks OF inces-
SAINT toll Is over, and
that they can settle
down to normal con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

are draped with the plaid, leaving V of
the green both back and front, the front
being full and dropping slightly. Long
sash ends of the plaid fall to the foot of
the skirt in the back. The ruff about the
neck is of bright plaid ribbon.
The newest thing in sleeves is a long full
bishop sleeve, with a jaunty cavalier cuff
Ike a gauntlet, which is extremely he
coming TO the hand, lessening the size ap-
probably. One can't exactly admire the
sleeve, for it is filled out plain like a bag
OF wind but ii is the reaction from the
balloon top. and will have to be accepted
for time. anyhow. Velvet sleeves are
quite popular for cloth gowns, but If a
gown has to be worn frequently velvet is a
poor enough trimming, for moisture spots
It and it catches every bit of dust that is
nyiug.
Empire girdles are deservedly popular.
They are usually a quarter of yard deep
and made of wide sash ribbon, folded silk
or velvet. Don't try a velvet one, unless
you have the waist of a sylph, but most
anybody can wear a soft silk one. They
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28
That Govern the Functions and
Relations of Official Society.
PERPLEzING QUESHIONSOF PRECEDENCE
Useful Suggestions at the Opening
of the Season.
FIRST AND OTHER CALLS

NE OF THE MOST
interesting features
Of Washington off,
cial life is the readl-
ness with which its
newcomers start in
to follow the beaten
track of polite pro-
cedure. The last ar
rivals ask the first
friend they make in
their own circle what
they are to do. Some
are guided wisely
and we'll and some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28
Great Variety in Choice as to the
Color.
THE NEWEST THING IN SLEEVES
Empire GirdIes Are Popular Either
of Velvet or Silk.
A CAPE SU G E S T I o n

on OFTEN HEAR
1t said that a wo-
man can't look styl-
ish in cheap gowns,
1t isn't true. At a
reception the other
evening was a young
matron in an import
ed gown that cost
just $50. OF course
it did not pretend to
be very much at that
price, and 1t wasn't.
1t didn't fit under
the arms and was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

L., -s.tiN ely Injurious. causing
all sorts of aches and pains, and that a
kind of paralysis sometimes follows the
persistent crossing of the legs.
Then there is another reason why a good
many women should shun the new fad.
For some inscrutable reason, a good many
women, in fact, the average woman, is
pigeon-toed, and wears the heels of her
shoes down in the back, or on the side.
Crossing the legs brings out this pigeon
toed defect, as the foot that sets on the
floor is always turned in.
Explained satisfactorily.
From the New York Times
why do you take such pains to look like
an Englishman?"
so that | shall not have to be polite"
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are worn with waists of every kind, and
when the upper part Of the waist droops
over the empire belt the effect Is very
pretty. emphasizing the smallness Of the
girth. 1t is very pretty idea to have the
girdle and collar match each other, Don't
put rosettes or bows on the sides Of your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

People will have Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

others go away with as clear an idea OF
the whole business as if they had been
asked to solve an algebraic problem when
their education had rested with fractions.
Some just learn enough to know all about
their own rights or other uncomfort-
able possessions, and not finding any
disposition on the part of others to give
way, miss three-fourths of the pleasures of
Washington life.
The ordinary rules of good breeding are
the same at the capital of the nation as
anywhere else. You ask your friend TO
dinner in exactly the same form, you ex-
pect him to arrive at the precise moment
indicated and after an interval of few
days you expect his call, at which he Will
express the pleasure your dinner afforded
him. Should he not be able to accept your
invitation he will send his regrets as
promptly as he would an acceptance. And
so on in every other ceremonious event
The principle back of all hospitality ON,
cial or otherwise is the promotion of good
will and fellowship. In ordinary life age
and talent are given precedence In OIL
cial etiquette mans official position gives
him a rank which places him temporarily
ahead of others. His wife shares in this
precedence over the wives of other men
whose position is lower in official import
anCe. These exalted positions are OF the
peoples own making. Certain difference Is
due to each, and to extend such courtesy Is
what NJ axes official etiquette. There are
the trouble with their complete application
lies III the fact that there is but one
public official whose pre-eminence is strictly
defined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-28

For morning and afternoon receptions the
hostess and her assistants may dress as
deliberately as they like, but high-neckcd
dresses must be worn. Ten or fifteen years
ago low-necked tule ball gowns were fire.
quently seen at the White House New
Year day, and afterward at the cabinet
houses This may sound strange to those
whose experience or memory does not go
back that far, but it is true nevertheless.
The men always wore evening dress, and
on New Year day called in that costume.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
Bee Culture at the Experiment Sta
ton,

The Experiment Station has recently
completed arrangements for carrying
on some work in Bee Culture, both to
disseminate information as to the best
methods to follow in Bookkeeping, as
well as to conduct tests to determine
what plans should be adopted in North
Carolina to make this particular indus
try as profitable as possible. In many
sections of the State bee culture now
yields handsome returns when carefully
managed. With proper use of the i'm
proved methods Of late years this re-
suit might be largely increased. 1t
will be the purpose of the Station to
endeavor to aid in the extension of the
industry, and with the possible i'm
provement of the culture where it has
now found foothold. For this pur-
pose the cooperation of two expert
enced bee-keepers has been secured
DR.. J. w. Hunter and Mr.. w. H. Hall
both of Forsyth county. 1t is expected
that results interesting to bee -keepers
will be reached during the coming sea-
son. In the meantime items of timely
interest will be distributed upon the
various phases of the subject.
As the Station desires to enter into
correspondence with every bee-keeper
| now in North Carolina, each one is
| cordially requested to send his name
and address to DR.. II. b. Battle. Di-
rector, Raleigh, n. G. Any items as
to the stocks, hives, etc., on hand, and
the success or failure heretofore met
with. will be gladly received. Doubt
less the correspondence will be mutu-
ally helpful.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
Kept the Secret.

A story is told in the India Rubber
World of meek-looking stranger, with
a distinctly ministerial air, who applied
for permission to look over large rub
Der factory. He knew nothing at all
about the rubber business, he said, and,
after little hesitation, he was admit
ted. The Superintendent showed him
about in person, and the mans ques-
tons and comments seemed to come
from the densest ignorance. Finally
when the grinding-room was reached,
he fingered little, and asked, in a
hestating way: "Couldn't l have a
specimen of that curious stuff for my
cabinet ?" "Certainly,' replied the
Superintendent, although it was COM
pound the secret Of which was worth
thousands of dollars; "certainly, cut
off as much as you wish" With eager
step the visitor approached the roll OF
gum, took out his knife, wet the blade
in his mouth, and-"Stop right where
you are!" said the Superintendent,
laying heavy hand upon the stranger;
you are fraud and thief. You didn't
learn in pulpit that dry knife won,
cut rubber" SO saying, he showed the
impostor to the door, and the secret
was still safe.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
A True Gentleman.

One of the highest encomiums that
can be pronounced upon any young
man, worthy Of it, ls.to say that he is
true gentleman. There is a world
of meaning in the term. 1t means
more than mere politeness. 1t is more
than strict conformity to written rules
of the best fashionable etiquette. One
may be faultless in his adherence to
The best form of social behavior, and
yet lack much of the true gentleman.
The true gentleman is the soul ofhonor,
IS beautifully candid, is deeply consid-
crate of the rights of others, is quick to
acknowledge his own faults rather than
lay them on Others, and consult the
good of others rather than seek his own
preferment. The true gentleman is
known by his strict sense of honor; by
his sympathy, his gentleness, his for
bearance and his generosity. He is
essentially man Of truth, speaking
and doing right at all times, not
merely in private behavior. Truthful
ness IS moral transparency. Hence
the true gentleman promises nothing
he has not the means of performing.
He never breaks his word, tor he scorns
to lie, in word or deed, and is ready
to brave all consequences rather than
debase himself by falsehood. No dis
honest man is true gentleman, nor is
he who purposely takes advantage of
another, whether the latter be foe or
a friend. The true gentleman does
by others as he would have others do
by him. -Dv!ingtonian
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
High Tribute to the South.

Edward ". Box in Ladies Home Jour
naI.l
No truer words can be uttered than
those which say that if we find today
the American people at their best;
where men and women are guided IN
their actions by wholesome sentiment;
where people live righteously; and
where the best Of our customs are per-
petuated and lived every day; where
our own language is spoken by all,
where hearts beat to the most
loyal sentiments; and where the peo-
pie can be trusted to uphold what is
the highest and most lasting in our
national lfe-we must turn to the
South. How Sunday should be kept,
or the manner in which it should be
observed does not trouble the Southern
people. Their respect and honor for
the day are too great and deep seated
to question its sacredness. They do
not question Divine laws in the South;
they accept and perpetuate them. In
tellectual progress there goes hand in
hand with strict adherence to the &C
copied beliefs of religion. The
Southern mother does not explain the
Bible to her children in the light of
so-called "modern teachings" she
places it in their hands as her mother
ga c it to her. And with the funda-
mental principles of religion the
Southern child is taught patriotism and
love of country; hence religion and
patriotism stand side by side in the
education of a Southern child. The
Southern people believe in progress
but progress along healt y, rational
lines. Theories which mentally upset
find no sympathy with them. They
are content to move slowly but safely
and surely. And some day when the
vast majority of US who live in other
portions of the country get through
with our camping out civilization;
when we drop our boastful manners;
when we get old enough to understand
that there is stronghold of conserva-
tism which stands between tyranny
and anarchism, our eyes will turn to-
wards the South. And we will see
there people who are American in
ideas and in living; people worship
iul, progressive, earnest, coura geous
and patrlotic-a people who have
made Of their land aUaipct 6efeat and
prejudice, ''the heart of America"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-12-12
Christmas Number of Frank LeSlie'S
Pleasant Hours For Boys and Girls.

''How to Win at Football'' is one of
lie interesting features OF the Christmas
number of Frank Leslies Pleasant Hours for
Boys and Girls 1t is by Wifi. Z. Pond,
and gives some good suggestions for the
formation of n football team that would
be almost invincible. Another valuable
article is The Children of Corea," by 4.
Il. de Guerville. Then there is Christ
mas story by Judith Spencer: several
other short stories; an illustrated Christ
mas poem by q. 4. Davis: the continual
ton OF "A Plucky Fight, by Edward $.
Ellis, and Three Little Hcroines." by
Jeanette III. Walworth: the description
of a novel game. and story for little
folks-all handsomely illustrated The
editor chats entertainngly and wisely
about the new books for boys and girls,
and there are number of puzzles.