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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-20
BORN J..
He Recounts What He Has Suffered and
What He Thinks He Has Cause 10 Fear.

from the Washington Post.
Were you in the war;" inquired the young
hero-worshipper of a secret society guard in
this city as tie SCARED and gray-la!red veteran
Of a long life painfully hobbled across the floor
NO" he sighed. but I couldn't have been
one Of his legs ter derlv as he spoke.
What was the trouble:" persisted the young
,"Ir2oGIs; II. peen 9otnlng but trouble
ed one. Il was born unluckv. / am a living
picture Of bad luck. and the more l think OF
my m!stOrtun"s the more forciuly / am re-
minded of that passage in the Good B,ck
which, says that the sins OF the father shall 10
and so was his, father. but | am convinced
that must have had a pirate for one Of my an
Is it possibis7' oommented the Yorns man.
tor Yes, my n1g. bad l IiSG began when When | vas born:
two weeks old the house took fire and | was
nearly sutfocated and cren,ated. Before ! was
sidewalk, and | had brain fever as n result: [
fell Iowa stairs and broke my collar-bone. and
p ! 20. Lost n and md H wPs h found by rS. p yis1Im or h nn.t
fortune sighed deeply over these incidents II
his career: and rubbed his n"ralYzed hand.
cut OFF the ends OF three of my fingers win an
axe. and two years later l had measles. whoo.-
ing cough. chicken-pox. and scarlet fever.
When was eight fell from n cherry tree ami
knocked down and trampled over by n run
away horse. That Kept me in bed II long time.
and my nose has been crooked ever since.
when | was ten years old / was the only
boy in school who got licked and kicked by
bigger boys every day, and a year later l was
tie only one in the town who haa cholera.
When | was fifteen l went to a circus. and the
tent blew down. l was the only person who
was stepped upon or hurt. and the entire aud!-
enCe walked over mo. 1t was three months
before | recovered fro. that affair. and six
months later 1 fell through the fee while skaI-
ing and was pulled ont half drowned. a yea"
later, while rabbit shooting. n friend shot mo
III tho hin. and | have never fully recovered
from It. The next summer lightning struck ~
tree l was standing beneath and | was pickcn
up for dead. When / was twenty-five ! again
fell through tho ice. and the wctting gave me-
!. leumonia and left my lungs weak. soon
after | got well l caught cold. WHICH nearly re-
suited in CONSUMPTION. The, following, year
rheumatism attacked me. ana at times can
not use my left arm md leg. and my last mis-
fortune was to receive n pnrnlVtlc stroke.
which has rendered ny rigt side from the CD
of my head TO my foot absolutely useless. as
you have observed when | hobhle about.
II suppose" he said, with Il world or patNos
in his sad voice. That some day III ST IN tRr-
rel OF dynamite which viii explode ana tiitn
my trClbles will be ended
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are the tfavorites in Paris, and very pretty
ones are made of blue cloth, with checked silk
Innings and some bright color on the hood.
revers, and collar. They are worn with black
cloth or velvet skirts, and the bright color Is
repeated on the toque. The pretty skating cos
tume illustrated is of deep violet cloth, with a
bodice OF violet velvet turned back from o vest
OF cream lace and white silk. with mink revcrs.
and is fastened at the waist with strass buttons.
Another gown in brown ribbed velvet shows \
bolero in rose pink cloth. embroidered in colored
Jewels and edged with sable. and lace and
sable form the boa. More elegant than all Is
the costume of black velvet with an ermine ool-
lar and muff and an orange velvet toque with
black and white feathers. Less expensive
dresses are sought after by young girls who wish
to have some place in the fashionable throng of
skaters, and as nearly every one has q black
serge skirt they can crown it with q fame-col-
ored flannel shirt waist with black satin belt
and stock, q white linen collar, and a black hat
with q white felt crown. But to make this cos
tune quite complete the skirt should be lined
with fame colored silk.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-20
HINTS FOE THE HOUSEHOLD.

Among the china novelties suitable for Christ
mas gifts are many oddly shaped dishes. One that
is unique is for holding honey. 1t is of delicate
eggshell china in q pale yellow shade and is in
the shape OF a beehive. This hive rests upon a
wood -colored china tray formed to represent a
piece OF board. ono end being very irregular.
This tray 10 large enough to lay the serving
spoon upon 1t. The top of the hive forms a cover
and may be lifted. Several brown and yellow
striped honey bees are striving to enter the hive.
Sprinkle fine salt upon a fiat surface and rub
your hot ftatirons over it whenever the irons
become rough and stick to the fabric.
Make the contents OF the school lunch boxes
as dainty and attractive as possible. Roll each
article separately in OILED paper. and strive to
have something n little different each day. Re-
member that a little surprise will often tempt
tho wandering appetite
Large. round. shallow baskets. with handles,
made Of fine but strong willow widely woven.
are called salad baskets. They are for washing
the fresh green salad leaves. Cut the leaves
from their roots and drop them into the basket.
Souse the basket up erd down in a large pan of
water and then stand n a cool place to drain.
The glass jugs and bottles OF the new shapes.
cut in handsome patterns. for holding liqueurs
and wines. have an ornamental openwork of
silver around the base or the neck. which forms
the name OF the kind OF liquid the jug is in
tended to contain.
A hall scat seems to be what is needed In many
halls, but every housekeeper cannot afford an
old oak or mahogany settee or even have one
built of pine and stained to match the wood
work in the room. A plain wooden bench. such
as is to be found in every housefurnishing store.
stained to initiate cherry or oak. makes q nice
looking settee. Make a box cushion Cor the top.
covering II with sumptuously col"red cretonne.
corduroy or some inexpensive material, tufting
It by lacking down with covered buttons; put II
twelve inch fiounce upon the cushion. box p!eat-
Ing 1t on. and you will have a very comfortable
and pretty hall seat.
Cut glass articles require much more care
during the process of washing than those made
Of plain glass. because of the unequal thickness
OF the glass which make 1t swell and shrink
irregulnrlY.
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CHRISTINA IA n DECORATION.
what May he Done with Holly. Ever
greene, and Candle Light.

What May Re Done with Holly. Ever
greens, and Candle Light.
The decorations appropriate for q Christmas
table are red and ~green-the glossy holly leaves
with the brlght red berries. the everRreens. can
dies with red shades, and satin ribbons of the
same bright hue upon a snowy damask table,
cloth. Christmas is really the children's day.
and the table decorations should be arranged
with the idea OF making it attractive for them.
A simple but effective decoration is made by
arranging II large mat of holly or evergreens In
the centre OF the table with a Santa Claus
standing upon II. his pack filled with bonbons
and notices. A light wreath made of ever
greens. sprigs OF holly. and red berries should
be formed around the table. abou: fourteen
inches from the edge. Sift over the green mat
and wreath n Jack Frost powder or powdered
i~singlasa. which will glisten in the candle light
like the frost. II candelabra are used they
should be placed at the ends OF the table. but If
one has the tail. old-fashiuned silver candle
sticks, place one at each corner OF the table in
side of the wreath.
Another decoration that is exceeding civ pretty
and may be used in place Of the mat and Santa
Claus Is made by cutting a largo fve-pointed
star out OF white sheet wadding. Pull the wad-
ding apart and place the smooth side down in
the centre OF the table and cover thickly with
Jack Frost powder. outline the edge OF the
star with small pieces OF holly: stand in the
centre of tho star II silver or glass bowl
filled with holly twigs and branches OF red
berries. \ bell or o large bail covered with
red immorteIles or a ball made OF holly
leaves and berries and mistletoe. suspended
low from the chandelier over the centre OF
the table by n satin ribbon. Is n handsome and
appropriate decoration. Long red ribbons inter.
twined with ground pine or cedar are festooned
from the chandelier 10 the four corners OF the
table, two corners being finished by standing
loops of the ribbon mingled with holly and
mistietoe. Upon the TWO opposite corners place
silver candelabra holding white candles and
shades. each shade ornameuted with "A bunch OF
holly berries and a few leaves.
A decoration that will please the little ones Is
n miniature Christmas tree in til" centre of the
table. Secure II small but perfectly shaped
cultivated pine. make n bank of evergreens
and holly to cover the Jar holding the tree. or
nament the tree with light but sparkling
trinKets. tiusel fringe. and dust with Jack Frost
powder. Arrange two ribbons diagOnallya across
the table. fastening along them here and there
twigs of everEreens or holly, and In the two
oppo lite corners place the candelahra upon
mats OF green, the candles capped With red and
white shades.
With walls and mantel of a dining room hung
with graceful festoons and ropes of greens, with
plenty OF light and warmth. bright faces and
good cheer everywhere, the Christmas decora-
lions will be a success.
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QUEENS VINO SMOKE.
The Uso OF Cigarettes Extending Among
Women All Over Europe.

According to Les Anndlcs the Empress o. AUS
tria smokes from thirty to forty cigarettes n
day. The dowager Empress OF Russia is a con-
frmed smoker, but confines her indulgence To
her own private apartments. apparently in def
erence to the feelings of the young Czarina. who
is opposed to the use OF cigarettes, which has
become prevalent among women in the best So
cicty in ST. Petersburg.
The Queen of Roumania. the Queen Regent Of
Spain, Queen Amelia OF Portugal, WIN in this
respect follows the example Of her mother. the
wife of the Comte de Paris, and the Queen Of
Italy are all smokers.
=" In France" Les 4nndlts continues. the as
ISOLATION OF men and women in all kinds Of
Intimacy, and has brought us to accept the
cigarette. whose use is extending among young
women of the most exclusive circles. Even the
most critical no longer protest when two rosy
lips send out a few pufs of smoke between q
couple of games OF tennis. Besides. our grand
tres and the Duchess of Bourbon under Louis
XIV. even went SO far as to smoke pipes. We,
pipes. my dears. And in the Letters OF a Tray
eller we read that George Sand always kept
tobacco on hand for her own personal use.
In all times Spanish women have smoked:
his Memoirs tells US this without mincins
matters. And they smoke in England and IN
the Cnited States. although in the latter country
IL Is only recently that women have begun To
use tobacco, There was a story in ca Bias noe
long ago to the effect that three young girls in
man and We're arrested. Tie Judge. although
recognizing that the accused were not conform
ing to the proprieties, felt bound TO release
them because they were violating no law"
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fashion. Rust color Is one Of the seasons new
shades. and one of tho latest skating costumes
has a skirt Of cloth in this peculiar color, and u
blouse OF citron green velvet patterned over
with waved lines of pink. The Russian Jacket
style OF bodice appears again AMONG the skating
costumes, and one OF the new model is in green
cloth edged all around the full basque front
and sleeves with sable fur. The vest Is of
white satin with bands OF gold embroidery
across II. One OF these, arranged To pass under
the fur band, forms the belt. and the sleeve is
tight fitting, with u plain oversleeve falling to
tho elbow and edged with fur. Skunk fur is
very much used for trimming gowns. and some
improved process of preparing it deodorlzeS it
SO perfectly that no one need hesitate 10 use it.
Dark mink anu lynx are also very popular, and
for the fair complexion with pink cheeks moth
ing can be more becoming than chinchilla, or
the new m~oufon. which is cheaper.
Skating jackets. called reversible r%eefors."
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white squirrels Near Goshen.

MIDDLETowN. y. V. Dec. Ia colony Of
white sQuirl els has been discovered in Ryerson
woods, noGr Goshen. ana scores OF hunters arc
after the game. Two OF the squirrels have been
trapped alive. But for tho hushy tail. the llttle
animals resemble white rats. They have PIX
eyes and feet and are of about the $40 uf Ic!
SQUIRRELS. ono OF the Cnp,ive6 hns a ph''h "t
red hair on it's hack which, old hunters say. Is
positive evidence that tho colony sprAaS t:oln
tho we'd sNMirrCl kneCles.
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with ribbon, and are finished with a little stand

A blouse bodice OF black velvet. covered back
and front with a lattice trimming of gold cord.
and turquoise beads set in at intervals. so that
there is a bead at each crossing, is very etfec-
tive with q wide corselet belt of black satin. a
with o small puff at tho top.
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iug models for both boys and girls, and the llttle
men are as dapper as possible in the satin
breeches. brocaded waistcoat. wide cuffs, tri-cor-
nered hat. and gray wig. Russian costumes are
always striking and effective. The little pos
tillinn illustrated has n white cloth coat with
treble capes. dark blue satin waistcUGt and
trousers. white muslin cravat, white felt lat
with blue streamers, and tan boots, and his lit
tie partner is in a pale green cloth gown with
dark green volvet revers embroidered with gold
chrysanthemums, and a yellow chiffon front.
The little flower girl Is in white nuns yelling,
striped on the bodice with narrow green ribbon,
dotted with daisies. and u green sash around
her waist. Tho warrior costume of the drawing
room type wears u Louis Nv. coat in white
pale blue cloth, black stockings. ana u black
felt hat, trimmed with gold lace. Little Miss
Hose has a white Rauzo costume trimmed with
small pink roses. while tho climbing rose Is
represented by a lattice skirt uf white satin and
green velvet ribbon. intertwined hero and
there with pink roses, The bodice is OF pink
and white chiffon, with n jacket Of
pink velvet bordcred with green. Satcen Is
often used for fancy dresses, aud Is quite AS
desirable as the more cx pensive materials, since
II is never worn the second time, and the fish
wifo's gown of blue sateen, with white muslin
apron and fchu, is very picturesque. The
Spanish gypsy costume In yellow. black. and
white. and Its Turkish dRncer's dress. with
white satin fall trousers embroidered with gold.
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coL1ARs, JABoTS. NECK FIxINes.

They Are All the Rage and In All Possible
Combinations
The little accessories OF dress in tho form OF
collars. jabots. and neck Gxings generally
would seem to be its main features II we were TO
Judge by the unlimited display of this sort of
CONNECTION in the shops, for certainly the fer
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aKArING
They Are Very Fs~tching-IEow They Aro
Nade-Ths Hat Is Important.

Tho skating craze has broken out again with
renewed vigor. and since scores OF women sock
their Amusement and exercise at the fashion,
able skating rink, skating gowns have a prom
inent place In fashions chronicle, II is sur
rrislng how many women there are who have
time 10 skate. and how n pretty fur-trimmcd.
silk-lined costume stimulates their ambition to
succeed In this fashionable pastlmc. Skating IL
one form. OF sport especially suited to the short.
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The sleeve which was worn in the early part OF
the century is the latest model shown Just ut
present. It Is close-ftting from the wrist. where
It fl ares over the hand to the elbow. and above
this is a puff which gathers full into the armhole.
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white embroidered muslin skirt, and white satin
bodice. are both very attractive.
Children's party dresses in the conventional
modes OF fashion are prettier than ever this
season. and silks OF various kinds are employed
IN their construction. Nile green. pale blue,
and pink are the popular colors. Soft Eastern
silks are nsed for the full loose hanging dresses
which very young girls wear. and many ofthese
are accordion plated to give the extra fulness
40 much needed for the pretty skirt dances so
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The latest idea in bodices shows a tendency to
make the sides OF the front and back different.
A fap-shaped plating OF satin like the skirt
covers one-half of the front Of all evening dress,
and tulle and colored velvet are artistically
combined In the other.
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embroidery. Cedar brown cloth lined with
apple green silk is a very desirable costume,
with n green velvet bo!ero. a cream lace vest
striped with sable. a black satin belt aud
collar. and cloth sleeves. Red in the various
shades so much worn this season Is
very effective on the ice, and tho
bright tints are softeLed by a trimming of
black fur. A touch OF bright red on the dark
cloth gowns is q more general use of the color.
and q red cloth zouave trimmed with braid
makes a charming finish for q brown cloth
dress. Red with brown is q very popular COM
bination. and a pretty effect is gained by sewing
alternate rows of black and white braid on wide
bands OF red cloth. This may cover the revers.
form the belt and bands on the sleeves, and n
narrow trimming on the skirt. A pretty under
bodice for q red 2ouave Is made of red
silk tucked up and down. with sleeves Of
cloth like tho skirt. Black with orange
is O fashionable combination for skating
dresses. and green and yellow are strikingly
pretty together. Blouse waists of plain and
printed velvets and vclveteens are "a very desir-
able style with cloth skirts. as the new tints in
this material are especially soft aud becoming
under the glare OF electric lights. A skirt OF
green cloth. with n blouse Of green velvet. a
sable mum and boa, and n toQue in a lighter
shade OF green velvet. Is a charming costume.
Toques. by the way, are the favorite
headgear for skaters. and they are made
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manner of dress. and the skirts are cut shorter
than the ordinary street gown. But the Paris
ian skater. and nll women who can afford the
extravaganza. dress handsomely in velvet and
more elaborate costumes OF cloth. fur, lace, and
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commonly taught in tho dancing schools. Ono
little model of cream Lace over Il white taffeta
silk slip 10 trimmed in the yoke and around
the bottom with satin ribbon patterned
with flying swallows. and silk gowns Of this
description have yokes OF lace or tucked chiffon.
Three little puffs ut the top Is the latest design
In sleeves, and a frill OF lace falling from the
shoulder is a pretty addition. Brocaded silks
of small patterns. and all in one color. are made
up for girls of all ages above seven, and white
dotted mousssl;ne de sole. over white or a color.
and trimmed with lace and satin ribbon bows is
the %prettiest sort OF a party gown. A pretty &C
cordion-plaited dress VI pink silk shows n large
pointed collar OF white satin, covered with
cream lace and white satin bows for
. finish. Many OF the little silk gowns
are made with a short, full waist, cut
low to show n guimpe neck of fine tucked lawn.
and frills OF lace finish the edge. One pretty
gown of lowered taffetR has a double knife
plated frill OF plain taffeta silk around the
shoulders, commencing a little each side OF the
front, where . rosette OF ribbon is the finish.
The frllls match the ground in color. are cut
pointed on the edge. and feather-stitched
around the tiny hem with silk. Other frilis Of
this sort have three rows OF satin baby ribbon
in q contrasting color sewn around the edge.
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The fashionable fan Is a veritable toy, 1t is so
small. The Empire Is the approved style in the
tiaiest size. and it is moro beautifully orna-
mented than ever.
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Dresses for girls over 10 years of age are
varied very p~rettily by the little boleros 90
fashionable for grown-up gowns, and they are
made OF velvet or satin in some contrasting
color, and tiny frills OF lace with black and
cream Kimp for a heading is a pretty trimming
Swiss belts are worn by Young girls with
the soft. full bodice above. White silk crepon
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A novel muff and cape long enough to reach
to the elbows are made of coque feathers, with
the breast feathers for the yoke.
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Distinction In dress is n difficult matter with
the variety OF colorcd embroideries, laces, and
diversity Of materials in use this season, but n
successful way to attain 1t is to have a
plain costume OF some soft color like gray or
brown. and put the motto OF color in the hat and
nun, with an umbrella to match.
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FANCY DRESS BALLS.
Christmas Parties Have a
Special Interest Now. .
COSTUMES ARE STUNNING.
Inspiration from the Dress of
Ancient Kings and Queens.

Some OF the Prcttiest OF Gowns Pictured
and Described-The Flower Girl md Lit
ue Bo-Peep-Russin Furnishes Effective
Dress - The Turkish Dnncer-Hew 60
Dress Children Tor Parties or for the
Home-Women on skntes-A Great Skat-
ing Craze HAS Broken Ont-What TO
! Wear on the Ice-The Stating Jneket.
The festive holiday season is here again. and
all the activity, even Of fashion, is centred In
and around the home, where the mysterious
spirit of Santa Claus fills the air and wee men
and maidens make Christmas the merriest
time In all the year. Christmas parties have a
special interest now that the young people are
home from school, and certainly the present
generation has not lost any of the old.fashioned
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FREAKs AND rRI11s OF FASHION

The fashionable society girl Of to-day knits
golf stockings for her own amusement and ad-
VANTAGE, and this humble occupation affords an
unlimited field for the display of taste and
variety in colOrs.
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Empire NUTS Of velvet liacd with fur are
made up this season, and the latest style of fur
muT has q lining OF the same fur. Other novel
ties in fur are the bolcro jackets trimmed
around with cream lace or otherwise decorated
with applique designs in beads.
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love for dancing. Fancy dress balls are the
children's delight. and there is every kind
of costume to deck them in since they
look SO quaint and pretty in the garb
of grown-up people. The Judges robe. the Gem
erals and Admirable uniforms are especially ap-
propriate for the small boys who have lofty
ideas of the Importance of their dignity. and
then there are the peasant costumes of various
countries. and tho comic element of fancy
dress which represents all sorts of inanimate
objects. Juvenile balls are not complete with
out the scarf dances and the ~cotillon. which
affords an opportunity for favors in duplicate
designs TO settle the question OF partners, and
when these are distributed by n tiny Cupid with
gauzy wings. the picture can be imagined easily.
English women find their inspiration for fancy
.ress largely among the old historical pictures
in the royal palaces. and the little girls are ar
rayed like the Queen of Bohemia, Queen Anne.
Queen Esther, the Duchess or Grafton, with a
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Long oloaks of broceded SILK. cloth. and uncut
velvet. made with bishop sleeves and trimmed
with fur, arc worn with evening dress.