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the lower edge OF the band. the back Ia hut.
toned some three or four times. as is de.
picted In the sketch.
The question OF material Is one tina, can
be decided only by individual tastes ana
requirements. but | would suggest. from
some long and tested experience. a really
good broeade or slla-backed satin In prefer
ence to silk. although very superior
quality surah is frequently employed and
being OF more or less elastic character
Is said TO stand an immense amount o,
wear aud tear.
Then next in point OF comfort to theee
eiiken fabrics comes alpaca. Serge ana
tweed. except for special purposes, arc
rather too heavy and cumbersome. and nm.
doubtediy In my opinion. require that the
substance coming next shall be silk. for
TWO WOODEN surfaces Invariably create frIc
tion OF an uncomfortable and clinging order.
This style has been so arranged thar n
" equally amenable to either single or
double width material. only in the former
case seam VIII be found necessary on tn,
outside OF the leg. while with a wide ma
terial the entire leg would come out with
out Join.
TWO yards OF forty-four inch material
empiy sunce for the entire garment. inclu-
sve OF bands. flaps and facines: exactly
eocoie peing needed OF the narrow.
: esc,ead siege VIII se observed running
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Til. Confederate Hostess.

Tho secret Of being 4 good hostess Is IN
Hiding tho fact that you are making an effort
10 please The houses to which you like best
20 go are those Whefo you feel at liberty 20
look over books and portfolios. where the niAno
stands open, and there are easy chairs without
elaborate cushions In preparing ror an even
ing party, u you expect TO have games which
involve real play, put away delicate hric-a-
brac, so that 40 guest shall have the misf0r-
tune to Hpyt! his evening and yours BY an
pcoident Scatter picture hooks and single
Views az the sides OF the room for the benefit OF
should always DO a corner set apart for those
who do not dance, aud this should be largo
played comfortably Look after The shy xiri.
Cpd hoys-that IA one OF the chief duties " ths
hostess. II Is better to try 20 bring them into
their amuseEasat
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eled on the came lines and are not OF d..
vided character.
The widths would be divided as follows: A
shaped front. two side cores shaped out O,
one width. and two etralght-back widths
As the fronts aud sides are shaped by shor;
darts. this petticoat can either be carried
quite up into the waist and narrowly faced
over with piping or the edge can be set
into n narrow shaped band.
Tho trimming suggested offers welcome
change from me ubiquitous Aounce. each
ohiong tab being cut separately, lined with
eithe. lawn or thin alpaca, and invislbly
caught together q. the back beneath the
kindly shade Of the narrow lace fr,ll which
aiorns the side ana base six yards Of silk
will ne required for this model. together
with two dozen yards OF lace.
Erninenily dainty. effective and original
wlthai. 10 the decoration on the other petit
coat. This consists Of a lattice work OF in
sert,on. with violets embroidered In the in
teryening spaces in natural colorings. A
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cidedly houfant. The bodice was full and
blousy sleeves and all. The sleeves were
ot the bishop shape in Persian mixture
oi scarlet and yellow. There was a soft
elrde OF scarlet velvet. ending IN full
bow at the back. with long scarlet ends
falling to the foot OF the skirt. huge hat
OK black tulle was all tossed and tipped
at the sides and massed with huge roses Of
bright scarlet, A quantity pretty gown of
lilac chameleon elk had shoulder cape
OF the most exquisite old lace. ending IN
long tabs to the foot Of the skirt.
In spite Of all the ructions about the
separate blouse, there are number Of ex-
tremely smart ones shown. One OF these
is made up OF rich Dresden silk in big
eplashes of color on a dead white ground
work There is huge collar OF brown
tLnted lace and bands Of lace across tho
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dressed for every occasion. Her hair has n
satin gloss, her boots and finger nails also.
Her gloves are invariably fresh and we'll
fitting. and her bonnet and hat are ire
proachable in style and finish.
The secret Of being perfectly groomed
lies in having the taste to select becomir 6
wearing apparel the knowledge OF when
and how to wear It and the VIII, }gness
TO give much attention to even the most
petty detail, The wel-groomed woman is
not exaggerated in style, for that is bad
taste, and her taste is always above re-
proach
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the most delicious bits OF millinery have
ever seen. and made the sweet face under
meath bloom Ike a fresh rose. II had a
large, full brim all covered with gathered
black mcusseline de sole over wire frame
of gilt; tiny god-headei pins held the airy
stun in place at intervals.
There was rather high, stif crown Of
green velvet and a scarf OF butter tinted
lace wound around II, fastened at one side
In a smashing big bow IN which snugglel
fresh bunch OF duh pink roses. Broad
ties Of the black gauzc caught the hrlm over
tho ears and tied under the chin In a huge
bow, There were pale lemon tinted gloves,
heavily stitched wi'h black, and big
houQuc, of Catherine Mermet roses In the
biz black how under her chin.
X " x
Another wonderfully smart gown, worn
without wrap. was made up OF a mixed
gray cheviot in dull soft shades In which
there WAS a CLINT Of blue The maryelously
wide skirt swept around her gracefully
and Was smsrtly trimmed at the foot with
rows OF fancy black braid. arranged In
Gharp points, reaching almos, to the knees.
terminating In a largo chou Of braid. Tho
waist mad TWO bog paits at the back, in
regular Norfolk style, belted about with a
narrow band 81 black satin ribbon. hoN
plat extended through the center o: the
front from underneath, while braid decora
lions extended 10 the armholes. the
upper rows terminating in big choux at tho
shoulders.
The sleeves were unique aud as modlsh
as possible. They were cut to wrinkle
loosely from the elbow TO the wrist and
finished by full fambeau cuft. Pointed
decorations of braid trimmed the sleeves
over the high stock collar pesped two sharp
eats OF bright, rosy velvet. There was q big.
fiat brimnied hut OF mixed black and goid
fancy braid, with 4 soft draped crown o,
Dresden velvet IN dull rose shading ON vic.
let. thick bunch OF rich black vlole.
stood at the back. held by a snug little
knot of black satin ribbon. There were
gray CATERS and soft gray gloves 10 com
plete the rig.
saw among 10, OF other charming
tolettes one OF biscuit tan cloth In crepon
effect. with trimmings OF black. The big.
whlslins skirt was decorated about the foot
with graceful festoons Of exquisite en-
hroidery IN dull black Tho bodice fitted
sharply al the waist. with full bust and
smartiy haring hip ripplcs There was a
pointed yoke OF dull black satin bordered
with the embroidery, opening down the
front. and a rolling collar OF the black FAR
ing back TO show high bull, stock of soft
violet tulle.
An odd vest Of black satin set over the
front OF the skirt In sharp points and was
caught at the waist by an exquisite clasp
OF gold. The sleeves were huge puffs at
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adjusting light and ventilation, giving slight
treatments OF massage and electricity, rub
bing the body with brine and alcohol. ad-
ministering the food properly and warding
off intruders.
A few weeks IN such seclueion has a good
effect but the proper treatment of nervous
prevents a crlsis. Persons living In this
vicinity and chiefly indoors should retreat
at once to q warm relaxing REGION where
salt baths. a fruit diet and great care Will
work a prompt and pleasant cure.
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three quarter yards would he all sufficient
Below is a circular a0unce OF satin edged
Win narrow lace frll. ana above this a
second aOunce cut in sections and curved at
the base. the whole deliberately outlined
with narrow lace quilting, further en-
Enlistment being offered by rosettes OF
lace and A heading formed Of three quill
ings placed closely the one over tho other
There is distinct remnant scheme here.
and one that viii appeal a; once 10 the
.lst.dious woman o. fashion
FEIICE WARE
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the shoulders. with tight fitting lower arms.
ending IN deep points over the hands. piped
with black satin. tiny scroll OF emhrui-
derry edges the ripplss. A broad trimmed
hat OF black tuile, set around a small crown
IN great. thick plaits. had a band OF white
satin aud a full chou OF the same at the
back A huge unch OF white plumes
,opplcd over the front OF the brlm. and at
their base was tucked bunch Of Parma
violets.
x q x
Al ono OF the private views az a noted
sculptor's ! saw a lot OF ravishing toilets,
many OF which were well worth description
one OF deep violet tinted velvet had the
SKIRT and tiny jacket bordered with ap-
pnqnes or the most lovely of web-like gray
United lace. The headgear was merely a
huse butterfly bow OF lace set far back on
the beautifully dressed hair. caught snugly
oy couple OF big diamond studded pins.
Another gown was a skirt and bodice
The skirt OF black gauze was
thick with tube choux at the foot and de-
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double founce a lace edges the base. sur
mounted hy narrow quilting. INFO which
punches 0f yio.ets are tucked a; intervals
Faur yafds II silk should amply suffice.
hut there is a proQort.cuute Increase OF
lace twelve yards AZ insertion being re-
quired together with four and a half yards
Of each width a bouncing
In the las, example the hrocade Is only
tNenty- four inrhes long. thrreflro two and
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bosom An extraordinarily high stock ana
sirdle Of vivid emerald green velvet has
horderings Of tiny pink rose buds set in
thick ruchng or emerald crepe.
Smart bodices OF black are being made
10 wear with smart skirts OF light colorel
stuffs. pale satnG preferred, quite the oppo-
cite Of the tiresome black skirt and light
h0dice MlnY of these are dncnrAtnd With
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-22
THE oHAFiNG DISH MAID.

You've placed in tina, dish, by the least esicu.
lAtion.
Some sly things or more. and dash Of leo
cream.
Tho odor which comes when you lln on tho
cover
Is one suraly lost from epIcure's dream.
OF IT., Of your smile, your coqGeitish de7neanor
Is woven snare, Of which I'm afraid:
Forswearing all art. you shall have my devo-
ton.
Forever I'm thine. dear chaing dish maid.
Elizabeth Cherry Hare.
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now AMERICAN WOMEN LEAD.
They Are the Rest Groomed Great
IL, il, WnrlI

The American woman may not be able
to boast Tho most regular features. tho
stateliest manners or sumptuous Oriental
grace but far and wide she has, and de-
servodly, the reputation of being the best
groomed woman in the world. Married or
unmarried, she is apt to increase In style
and fascination with the passing of the
years.
Being we'll groomed Is not a mere matter
of expense. It also implies a goodly amount
Of care and time.
The well-groomed young woman always
looks neat IN every detail and is suitably
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-22

The Empress Of RUSSIA has caused 10 DO
nuilt megnihcen. swimming bath at the
Winter Palace 1t covers an area OF / zoo
square feet, is six feet deep and built of white
marble. The young Empress has had a
great many alterations made at the palace.
rubles.
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For an Annoying CompInInt.

Sores Of tho lips, frequently called cold sores.
cured by the simple application OF alcohol. As
soon as these sores begin TO make their an.
pesrance. battle with 20 per cent alcohol sev.
eral times daily. The addition Of camphor gun,
to he alcohol renders It somewhat more 81
fcisnt A one-half per cent solution Of car
holN acid in alcohol or a : per cent solution
Of 'esorcln in alcohol Is also an excelen, ap-
Dlication.
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black tule or trimmed with frillIngs of
butter tinted lace.
Jaunty cape for early spring wear IS
merely collarette OF pearl gray velvet.
thickly worked over with gold embroidery
and bordered with trlls OF brown tinted
lace over border Of chinchllla. A thick
ruchinr Of lace caught at intervals with
punches OF vioets finishes the neck.
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|~7-7777 'T7777777777----777-777----
Her Literary Uniform.

A useful article for the woman who STAYS
AZ home and writes all day Is a black apron
completely envecpng her gown. Il protects
her gown from ink or other soil, and may
be easily thrown aside when the busy woman
10 Suddenly called from her work
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-22

Some inexpensive yet pleasing portieres rsea
in country house are OF changeable blue
and ed denim, ornamented by a wide frieze
OF painted nasturtnms IN shades OF red. A
bsmtoo hanging In room OF white and sois
has The bits OF bamboo pst..ea r.s,.e s.5
alteriated with gold beeds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-22

The way OF fortune i Is n q s1,sa Il q
not sue seen ma sssunder, but givins . asI
II il a number OF little ana nd cls.s'A
virtues or rather taeii',nss. , n
makes men fortunate --baee@ VI
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Eugenic's Beautiful Apartments.

The Empress Eusene has presented to the
Paris Museum OF Decorative Arts all the
piano ana drawings prepared for the orna-
II. oil her private apartments In the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-22

Sir John Gorst NJ, P, ! 80, ~ Z, /
two women 20 the c.aes ~ IN
81 schools. Tho pos!ucn Is
aAl1rlAa sa>
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was permitted to inspect Z nnS 7
cellent arrangement used by VOICE n
Is busy In all weathers flying nun {
meeting and club to another in cold van
or. and which she assured me was graz
comfort and less expense and veg
than any skirt yet devised. From tvaTa
Of eiderdown flannel hlturoated stln =
cut rather full at the bottom. M
ment was fitted to yoke about 10
and gathered into band just beo.
knee. over It went pctticoat q y.
serge, made pretty by several nlin y
down garment, she assured me, oela'
ly warm and soft, being 50 light y " ?
the smallest weight possible
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Another bright idea for rainy ~,
was shown me by another wonsn ~,
out in all weather. to prevent tas "
the shoes from becoming damp. ~
pair OF CATERS. They were nIn y,
fitting and cut from a piece OF y, y
skirt and lined with piece Of a ON :
cloak or gossamer.
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Buttoning them over the shoe y
Der was slipped on. and LEI y ~ y,
so tie slender ankles were .ul w
ed. and let the skirt be lifteo Wy.
appearance presented was e1eeps's
neat. When reaching the place
ness the rubbers and leggnss ~. w. y
moved. leaving the feet and aaA"
dry and warm.
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Speaking of old rain cloaks remn-
OF n novel use one was put to BY w w
whose business calls her out ID q. y.
1t was utilized as the lining Oh . M
dress and answered this puIpCss
than that for which II was of's'l'1'
tended. !, ~
The gown was fashioned OF
brown cloth with broken threaa ~
Of black and the gossamer Sa' n
OF dark brown. The skirt WIZ ..sssa
sufficient flare for style, yet 20, ,s A. n
so for dipping" or great we'ss An a
high I'D above the knees lAe ~. "a
lined with the rain cloak, a nea, w ~
of about four inches finishing 'n' -
The hody was tight-ittins,a 4. MI
skirted AFFAIR. slightly ripped at " "a
closing double breasted In the Nv b "
this went cape, reachlhs in N n
elbows. This was also hnea nm u
cloak material. which gave srr ~
very stylish appearance. AZ. 81
mada of a bit OF the brown 49, ~, Il
q, checked brown ribbon ana ,',.s.,.d
wings completed a very warm, "a, I'd
cnst5,n,e very chic looking on "A
and yet withal. cheap es .'rInlu. ,oEss1
within tho means OF most ie.ssI1tsnts
Another woman OF my aoq shs Es1
the best arrangement OF 81 ths q
he heavy cloth Turkish u az. I'M isis1]
with her ole?cle sur ,ssm No pe,tcasl,
gaiters reaching 70 li 10th skir. is'ea
Just a storm serge cio.n s.,,rsned % ~
black leather, sufficiently s su ssOse !
II from "fopping" ana g r / hiHi
keep it from toHching' nns looh =.
an ideal rainy day sui. a. ,hs h,,a u
In It. as sailors say anu
left for the umbrella
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
GARNETvr, KANSAS, NOVEMBER 27, 1896.

Nov. I2, Mechanics Mutual Savings and
Loan Associations, numbers I and 2, Indian
apolis, Ind, assigned Liabilities $4,000.
Nov. IL, Executions amounting to 5000, 900
issued against the Catasauqua (Pa. Manufac-
turing Co.
Nov ID, Rosenfeld & Co., dry goods, Texas,
failed.
Nov. ID, Marx & Blum, boots and shoes,
Galveston, Texas, failed. Liabilities of the
two Galveston firms over 5000, 900.
Nov ID, Owners of the great Ferris Wheel,
Chicago, ILL.,, passed it into hands of receivers.
Liabilities 5000, 900.
Nov "a, Employers of Louisville Evans
reduction in wages.
Nov ID, Wolff & Co., importers, New York,
assigned. Liabilities $4,000.
Nov. ID, The Chicago and Alton manage
ment announced reduction in hours of labor in
their shops to seven hours day.
Nov. I6, Bank of La Harpe, Ill.,, failed.
Nov. I6, R. c. Moulton Co., Eastbrook, N.
H., assigned Liabilities unknown.
Nov. I6 The miners at the Salem mines
have accepted I6-cent reduction, placing them
on the 53-cent scale.
Nov. I6, Executions wele issued in Pitts
burg against John Hayne $I,473, Emil Loos
$3S2.2 others $S23.
Nov. II, John w. Kirk, Simpson N. Kirk
and Thomas McNary, farmers, near Steuben-
vile, o., assigned
Nov. II, The I 500 men employed, six weeks
ago, by the MICHIGAN Car company, and who
were led to believe they would have steady
work, have been laid off. Officers of the COM
pany decline to talk about the matler-Mead-
vile (Pa.) Sledgehammer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
RAILROADS IN POLITICS.

Inasmuch as the railroads have concluded to
own the government and enter the arena OF
American politics active factors, the Silver
Knight Watchman accepts of their challenge
and enters the fight upon the side OF the peo-
pie. few examples may be given OF which
the country abounds of their manner of doing
business, which, if carried into politics sue
fully, will place them i'll the position OF mas
ters of the American people. One road which
we know was built from the Missouri
river to Denver Colo, 7I9 miles in length,
at an aggregate cost of construction and
equipment of $II, 900 per mile, making the
total cost of that road $7,9o9,ooo AS soon as
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
THANKSGIVING DAY.

Come to us cheerily, Thankfnl-day,
Out of the sweet blue skV
Hearts are hoping and laughs are gay,
Flowers are blooming along the way,
Fen if the frost be nigh.
Come to us hopefully, Thankful-day,
Out of the fearful tomb
Stars are steady and sure to stay
God is watching forever and aye
Fen in the darkest gloom
Will CARLETON in Every Where for No
vember.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
THE BOOM.

"Never before did business show such a
change in single week The gain is surpris-
ing. Price of wheat is now the highest since
June, 1892"
Such are the words in flaming headlines, pre-
ceeding report of R. G. Dunn & Co. Then
follows the statement that foreign need OF
American wheat has sent the price up to SO
cents. lust how the election could effect Tor
eign demand is not stated. 1t then says
"Many textile works have been started or IN
creased in force on orders booked weeks ago,
but there has not been much increase in de-
mand." That is what we thought; until farm
ers can get decent prices (the farmers are not
in it on the wheat boom) they cannot buy the
sstextiles," :" and hence the boom will be ever SO
short By the same authority, purchases OF
wool, which has averaged over 9, ,ooo, 900 pounds
a week. had fallen to 6,243,7oo pounds we
fail to see boom in that. The market for cot
ton goods is not yet active and cotton is quoted
IA cent lower. The boom doesn't stick out
there. The bare fact is that those who look
for prosperity to follow the assurance OF per-
inanent gold standard are forcing boom that
cannot last. Over-production will be the cry,
because people can't buy manufactured goods
when they cannot realize anything on their
own products.
We should be glad to believe in better times
to come, but reason and experience compel us
to warn our readers against overreaching in an
tcipat,on of the promised good times. With
out hunting TO-. unpleasant news. our eye Is
constantly catching items like the following:
Nov s, A. ]. Joyce & Son, carriages, Wash
ington, d. c., assigned to Fred Smith. Ii
abilities $4,000.
Nov. 6, Gustave Hananer, clothing, Dayton,
O.. assigned to A. w. Goldsmith. Liabilities
100000.
Nov. 7, Coal miners Jackson, o., strike
against reduction of wages.
Nov. 7, Wood & Parker Lithograph Co.,
New York, assigned to Benoni Lockwood
Liabilities 100000
Nov. 7, The Golden Scepter mining conf
pany, Ouigley, Montana, assigned. Liabilities
$285,ooo.
Nov. 7, The John Hoburg Co., lumber, Green
Bay, Wis, assigned. Liabilities $4,000.
Nov. 7, VIM. H. Trewargy, lumber, Boston,
Mass, assigned. Liabilities 5000 900.
Nov. :. Munzesheimer & Co., merchants,
Ardmore, l. r., assigned to w. A. Ledbetter
Liabilities $Ioo, 900.
Nov. 10, Iowa Savings Bank, Sioux City,
closed its doors.
Nov. 10, Stephen A. Richards, appointed re-
ceiver, for A. B. Smith, dry goods, Saratoga,
N Y. Liabilities $4,000.
NJ. 70 WY WY White q, ~ cotton Teyac
assigned Liabilities 100000.
Nov II, Evening Post Pub, Co., Ft. Wayne,
Ind, assigned.
Nov. II, The bank of Hays City, Kansas,
failed.
Nov. IL, Clapp & Co., brokers, New York,
assigned. Liabilities $I5o,ooo.
Nov. 12, McEwen Manufacturing Co., Ridg-
way, Pa, assigned.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Do NOT let anybody else do your thinking
not your preacher, doctor, or even your editor.
Think it all out for yourself.-Topeka Mail
and Breeze.
That's what we Pop editors have been tell
ing the people of Kansas for some time, and
they took our advice. See the result !? If the
people all over the nation had done as much III
dependent thinking as did the people of Kan
sas, Bryan would have been unanimously elect
ed. The trouble with the American people
especially the Repubicans-in the past, has
been that they have allowed few political fix
ers and bosses to do their thinking for them.
But, the people are learning.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
WAGES CUT TEN PER CENT.

RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 24.-About 100 men
employed at the factory of the Virginia and
Nort Carolina Wheeling Company went out
on a strike, to-day, OH account of Ioper-
cent reduction in wages.