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cloth and soak the widowed spots in this
liquid for several hours, and then rinse
thoroughly in clean water Wet the goods
before putting them TO soak,
Ribbons may be renewed by washing In
gasoline and then stretching until the gaso-
line has evaporated.
Shoe leather may be dressed with vaselinc
or glycerlne This is specially good treat
ment for leather that has become stiif
through being wet. When shoes arc Wet
before putting them away TO dry they
should be filled with paper. The paper
absorhs the moisture and renders the shoes
softer than they would otherwise be.
To clean Shetland wool 7lawl make .
lather Of lukewnrm soapsuds and dip tho
shawl into IL. rubbing and squeezing gen
tly with the hands. Even the rlnsing water
should be softened with n little soap and
particularly is ii essential that the water
whenever it Is changed should be exactly
the same in temperature.
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Winter In Texas.


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iald In flat plaits. It was trimmed FOUND
VIII three bands Of cream lace ar,iioue
graduating in width. "i'''''
e corsage was a full blouse OF coral
,aousseiihe dc sole over coral sn.ip lin
ihs. II was cut square nocked ant had a
snor, yoke of the lace applique Outlined
On the lower edge, with a narrow tlgek
veNet ribbon that followed in and on, The
scallops of the lace. '"'
Inc sleeves We're composed of Two fills
OF n,ousseline de sole, with the edges tor-
uered IN black velvet ribbons. siount,u,
these frills were high bows OF velvet -iblon
arawn through tiny strass buckles. The
uiapeo ceinture was of black ;elvet.
a princess gown to be worn by a stately
matron was made of black velvet It was
fashioned to cling rather closely TO the
lines of her figure, with but the slightest
bit of flare. The great fulness at he back
was supplied by Il number of ,sores tia.
were inserted al the waist line a1d merged
INTO train. 1t was cut squire neci ed
and was finished with tiny ruche OF
spangled white tulle. Over the shoulders
fell epaulettes of the spangled tule that
continued jabot fashion to the bottom of
the gown
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Coming down Fifth avenue the other day
1 was attracted by a ravishingly beautiful
young widow | am frank TO say that
like widows, especially widows with red
gold hair, as this one had, The red oil d
wornans hair and caeels always looks wen
against a black backgl oand OF mourning
1t is Ike hope rising out Of ueslsr. bht
there was something else about this widow
that held my attention. II was her ccs-
tune II indicated recent aud great SOL
row a small, close-fitling bonnet OF crepe
with Two pcmpcaN Of the same material
and a WIDOWS ruche sat bet5Mingy upon
her rcd fair, over which was draped d
thrse non hs' veil with hem quarter OF
q ward vide. Even her face veil CT Lack
Brussels net was trimmed with Two deep
crepe folds of regulation width her SHIFT
was OF black iienricit9 cl.th and devoid
Of the slightest trimming, But her TOP
coat was Of light tan covert cloth, trim and
taller made quite short, with tSbt back,
fly frcnt and snug sleeves, on the left ole
Q. which was stitched. above the bend Of
the elbow, . hand Of black bombazine siA
inches deep.
Ity - a novelty in grief but such a
fetching dress and go aamirably displayed
rs the tail. liihe. supple lsure IN " tnal
I don't mind confeesing that ] walked two
blocks out OF my way 10 study the artistic
efysct And while | am ~ such sal sub
iact | might as well tell you that Mrs.
piehnrd Trivia has novelty IN the way OF
iewrIrv 10 wear with her mitigated mourn
nc II Is a porte bonbeus bangle OF gold:
from which hang large pearls in shades OF
gray. -, .,.,ad
hv N,rs Arthur Murray Dodge by wearing
,ou golfers end cuffs Of white organize
..s.b ba- widows weeds.
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WELL WORTH KNOWING.
Information You Ask For. but Cant
Get from Every Honsekeeper.

Information You ASK For, but Cant
Get frum Every HouseLeeper.
Here is the way in which 10 wash gar
menta OF eiderd0wn: Make a suds of luke
warm water and the best laundry soap. Put
in the garment and wash 1t thoroughly
being careful not 10 rub soap on It; that
causes 1t TO shrink In SPOTS and is IN
desirable In every way. The best elder
down viii not fade and Will bear hard and
frequent washings.
Do the wcarers OF elderdown dressing
sacks and wrappers know that this peculiar
and beautiful fabric will not blaze when
had TO the fire? II will only smolder.
being made OF animal fiber. Mothers will
DO well to remember this when they are
buying warm garments for their little ones.
novelty that busy mothers will appre-
ciate is a stocking foot TO be used In mend
ing ohildrens WORKOUT stockings. Instead
worn feet and attach one OF the ready
made feet TO the good stocking leg. The
| new feet cost only 10 cents pair aud are
much liked by the housewives who have
| tried them. Six pairs OF feet may be
/ bought for 50 cents
| TO restore lace that has become quite
| yellow, and yet should not be as white as
| II must surely become through washing
| make a suds in glass Jar. drop the lace In
and stand the jar in the sun.
| To remove mildew from white cotton ma
terials dissolve one and one-half ounces o.
chloride Of lime IN one quart OF boiling wa
ter. Strain the liquid through thici
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
DRESSES FOR NEW YEAR Calls
hat to Wear When Masters Tom, Dick and Harry CAN .
Pay Their o8 Respects

december a.-Thero are always
gar calls made in the American
!, Paris. but Just now the Amer
..,sty columns are describing swell
,bat have been and will be given.
.,,,s the favorite way of entertain
airing the afternoon tea.
,hs custom here, as in many Amer
omes. either to invite few for din
to keep open house all day for
guests. In the moderate sized
.rts that are the favorites with
,.rs dinners with a moderate num-
oovers are the functions that are
uted Those who have apartments
,oo modest to give dinner enjoy the
house" with its outhanging latch
put either way not a house is
in the American colony on New
b day.
HIGH VERSUS Low.
\ me most "ravissant" gowns that
smturIeres here boast are worn at
lime. Whether the gown is decollete
Isl necked is matter Of taste. or per-
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a little match receiver which. as o
Christmas gift is sure TO please, is made
of pasteboard covered with changeablc
red silk Of as brilliant hue as you
can obtain. Cut The body Of the fuchaia
in Ave pieces to make a symmetrical
shape. Fit them over n round bulb until
you have scared the right proportions.
Then cover neatly on both sides with red
silk and overland together. Cover the
seams with loose stitch in scarlet
embroidery silk and finish the top with
six red silk Leaves. These you can buy
at any embroidery store ready made
or you can make them yourself by COW
oTing leaf-shaped pieces OF pasteboard
with silk. Cover wire with red silk
and fasten to he flower, and you have
a very decorative Christmas gift al
small expensc
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seine de sole that barely came above the
,eiNet- Around the bottom OF this velve,
uenu were long. square tats of the brocad-
&c satin, that were finished with rows ar
harrow violet velvet ribbon. They were
raced with pale rose satin. The sleeves
were long and close-fitting, with a foil OF
,aee ~ ire wrists. Violet velvet was used
III making the draped ceinture
A PRETTY DINNER.
Az an Informal little dinner OF eight
covers given by charming young Amer
iceh matron, the guests were treated to a
pretty little surprise. When dessert was
served the butler entered with fuorlsh-
ing rose bush poisoning with fun pink
roses. The rose bush was passed TO each
guest, who slipped one OF the delicate life
IKE, Dresden roses from the stalk, and,
oehold' 1t was filled with frozen cream.
II is fad Of one OF the charming Amer
ican matrons to listen to soft music
through the dinner hour. Her latest pur-
chase is set Of caraffes that are plac d
on the table at dinner time and by lift
ing them a triiie the music box that is at
'ached in an invisible way, plays soft airs
through dinner.
very lovely little gown for young
woman who will assist her mother is
white China silk made over n stif lining
10 give it body. The waist is plain round
one with u rounded sleeve, yoke aud belt.
the skirt is perfectly plain, and would be
severe upon any but Il charming young
ngure. This is the debutante gown worn
by society girls their first season when
acting as New Year hostesses. The young
girl who wears 1t helps with the punch
bowl and stands by her mother to assist at
awkward moments, and is the "all thinss
to all people" so necessary upon such oc-
There is a general tue back toward the
decollete for New Year gowns. 1t is BY no
means very low, but stll 1t is not the stir
high neck of past seasons
Nina Goodwin.
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LACE DRESSES.


The fashion for black lace gowns Is being
revived. The effect is especially pretty for
evening gowns. when the lace is spanglod,
Some very pretty and inexpensive corsagcs
are made of spangled lace.
One of these simple black lace corsages
looked very smart worl with violet satin
skirt. The lace was put on very full over
a lining of black satin. and allowed to
blouse a trifle over the ceinture. 1t Was
cut square -necked. and finished with a
band Of cut jet passementerie. From the
left side OF the ceinture came two strips OF
violet satin ribbon that were knotted into
a tall how over the right shoulder. II was
held with round strass buckle. The
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

more matter Of build. At any rate.
very thin woman may adopt the fash
Tor very high-neck effects without feel
| That she will be alone In her choice Of
pages, Sometimes, where the corsage
ecollete, the high effect is supplied with
end of jewels or velvet.
|ne OF the most elaborate OF these gowns,
pe TO be worn for New Year calls, was
Pc oil lettuce green satin. The skirt was
Per null with the back cores merging
demi-tri-. Around the bottom o.
1 SKIRT there was a broad trimming Of
and spangled cream mousse
de sole over white satin. 1t was cut
|scalops on the upper edge and was
EeFed with a narrow band of sable,
|ne eoTsage was n square neckcd blouse
[Ne green satin. over the shoulders
|e broad pieces OF white satin that formed
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do rot mean the aristocrecy OF birth or
OF tn purse, or even the aristocracy Oh
inteilect. | mosfl the ar.stocracy of char
acter Of VIII Of mind That only can
free us, From two groups wal this aris-
tocracy ] hope for come to our people
frcin our women and our workmen, The
revolution in the social conditIn now pre-
pairing In Europe is chiefly concerned with
tac future Of the workers and the women.
IN tbs ! place all my hopes and expecta-
tons. for this | will work all my life ana
WIN al my strength.
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To Keep the Skin Clear when WIN
ter Winds Are ulowfnu.

TO Keep the skin Clear when Win
ter Winds Are blowing.
The basis of every good complexion Is
grease. The natura, oils dry out OF the
skin under the touch OF the winter winds,
and the result is a harsh rough effect tina,
is as painful TO the owner as to the behold
er. To restore this smoothnoss, too many
women resort to hot and cold water and
soap, fos in winter with each bathing of
the face the skin gets dryer and dryer.
The Spanish, who are noted for their
satin skins. know that water is fatal mad
many Spanish beauties carry i to the other
extreme OF not using water on the face az
all, sometimes oiling the face for weeks
without other application
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sleeves were composed Of two short frills
Of the spangled lace.
long-sleeyed dinner gown was maze
OF white satin, brocaded with purple pan
sics. The skirt was rather moderHte
Diet, with the fullness laid in two ooh
plaits al the back. II was trimmed arorna
xith nine rows of narrow purple velvet
arranged in groups Of three ,,.
The corsaee was sert OF oiouse VIZ
short slashsd basques. II has broad vest
Of draped nicusseline de sole In a deLcals
shade Of rose. II was cut round neckeu
and was finished with a broad band OF w
let velvet. with a ruche OF the rose nou-
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n , eses with points reaching nearly TO
ke-sS lie back and front These were
Ia an, with the spang.ed mousseline de
H. ~, narrow band Of sable boria,ed
Sns A., around, The sleeves were short
.ne green satin that were almost
- oy The long epaulettes. The .,,aIed
u'ire WIS of black satin.
a GIRLSH GOWN.
suraciiye giriish gown was made Of
~nsaiine and mousseline de cole.
ss'u Of the bengaline was c.ose-G'tipg
- ''hs with the fulness at the Lack
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uring quite four feet in hoight and con
tanning specimens OF blooms grown no.
where In America but IN private Groe-
Louses OF Now YorlSs great collectors, wac
placed On table IN the ball room.
The guests were received IN The drawing
room opening from the ball room, the hos
tess wearing n magnificent gown Of ruby
velvet, with ornaments OF pearls and dia-
monds Miss Daisy Leitor wore nm exlui-
site French gown Of gcraniuin silk. with
high collar and long sleeves, She wore
necklace Of peaids and carried a bouquet
Of rink orchids 10 match her gown. when
was particularly becoming to her fair com
ri xion and dark hnir and eyes
The Hungarian band brought from New
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York especially for this occasion was s{e-l
toned en- the landing CT the broad stair
way. from which the inuslclans gallery
opens into the ball room. where II played
throughout the afternoon.
In thn dining room there was no epccinl
decoration beyond the quantity Of hand.
some plato used. hut the table Yves lighted
BY White shaded ta.ers
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small expense

Washington Post.
The debut OF Miss Daisy Letter. which
was made at an afternoon reception, was
the principal social evnt OF Wednesday.
This youngest daughter OF Mr. and Mrs.
Letter Is one Of the most beautiful debu-
.antes. not only in Washington. but In the
United States. and has already achieved an
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
THIS IL THE CHAMPION DUsTEa,

Novel Machine that Beats Cushions
n. Fas. as Eight Men Can DO u.
From Chicago Paper.
The tired housewife who pounds away
with aching arms on sofa or chair cush-
ion in an effort 10 rid It OF dust, would
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A LITTLE CHRLsTMAs GIFT.

Scarlet Fucbsin for the Room In
Red, Blue. Green or yellow.
The match receiver is as old as the
match and. like its companion, Will never
go cut OF style. The thing rs TO make
something that . absolutely new.
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turn green with envy to see the new ma
chine built for this purpose by the Chicago
City railway. Feed this device plenty II
dirty cushions and supply II with n moving
belt, aud IL will get rid of dust at a speed
which makes a Pullman car porter appear
in comparison like a whisk broom In the
presence OF cyclone. II is the cham
riou buster of the world.
The machine was built as an experiment
by Master Mechanic C. u. Moore. and is
now In regular use In the City railways
Stops. II is sheet iron covered piece Of
apparatus about thirteen feet long and
four feet high. a portion OF the frame
opens at one side and gives a place for a
cushion to be laid In and then closed again.
Inside are arranged twenty paddles which
beat one at a time by the action OF springs
down the length OF the cushion strong
draught Of air Is sucked up through and
around the cushion and carries the dust
away by pipe to the smokestack OF the
furnaces near by. In operation the machine
Is expedition itself When a cushion Is In
serted and the power turned on each paddle
begins Its task of striking ffty blows a
minute. The result Is equal 10 the work Of
twenty men beating at once on the cushion
and IL Is needless to say the dust flies
After. running four minutes the machinery
shuts itself OF automatically aud the
cushion is perfectly busted II has been
shown by use that with this machine one
man can thoroughly beat twelve cushions
an hour; that IS ninety-slx cushions or
twenty-four cars n day. where formerly
two men beating them by hand cleaned the
cushions for but six cars. The machine thus
replaces seven men and does the work bet
ter than they possibly could. while built
as an experimental device. 1t has proved
TO be such success In practice that Mr..
Moore has decided to make application for
patent and the machines Will be placed
or the market. They can be made for any
sized cushion, and may be built to operate
by crank.
An Arisfncrocy WOrth HAVING
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Christmas and New Years Tables are in
complete without bottle OF Or. Slegert's
Angoetura Btters, the exqustely favored
appetizer. Beware of limitations.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

In Queer New York.
New York journal,
Fashion rings its changes even on grief.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-29

bike" hung out a white flag and
dashed away at full speed. The effect
was astonishing. The mad pace of this
wonderful cavalier, and the unknown
appearance of his mount, swifter than
the wild asses of the Queen of Sheba,
paralyZed the people His arrival was
announced to the general in command,
as the mysterious advent Of a messen-
ger from heaven.
Here is the very latest An Adamless
Eden, Limited, is to be incorporated in
New York. A Mining Company is to
be floated and managed by women.
Although men are to be graciously per-
mitted to take shares, the male thing
is to be excluded from participation in
the control.
Lovely and charitable Helen Gould is
to be met with almost every afternoon
vending her way towards the Univers-
ity Law School, where she is one OF
the closest students.
When 1 saw her last she was sim
plicity itself in her natty tailor made
frock of blue and white pin check. The
coat hung gracefully away from the
neck and showed a soft blouse of white
lace and muslin.
Newspaper men in London are try
ing to boom" the Jubilee toque' in
the hope that all the women who turn
out to pay homage to the Queen on
Jubilee day will don the little hat.
Editorials are being written on the
extreme becomingness Of this sort Of
headgear, when all made of flowers.
The men are also advocating the fiat
sort Of 1887. Evidently there is meth
Cd in their Madness
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-29

home or foreign; wants a wife, good
looking. consecrated, wealthy"
On the other hand the average minis
ter of religion richly deserves all the
good things of this world he ever
gets.
Never was the hand of good fellowship
extended more graciously than by the
Commander and officers of the Spanish
battIeship "Infanta Maria Teresa" dur
ing her recent visit to New York Fully
enc hundred and fifty Americans and
Spanish-Americans attended the recep-
ton on the great black vessel that was
anchored like a small mountain in the
Hudson off Grants Mausoleum.
As each lady guest stepped from the
launch, an officer extended his arm and
escorted her up the steps to the deck
The men were uutiring in their efforts
and each visitor was personally con-
Quoted over the huge craft from stem
TO stern.
Fourteen hundred and sixty soldiers
and sailors were scattered about below
decks. most Of them playing lotto, the
favorite Spanish game; others sewing
or writing letters; none of them at all
disturbed 10y the visitors rumaging
about
An elaborate luncheon was served,
and every lady presented with black
ribbon bearing in gold letters "Infanta
Teresa" which she pinned across her
dress. Nine. Dupuy du Lone the hand
some wife Of the Spanish Minister, was
exQuisitely gowned in a Cadet blue
h,oadcloth: an elegant Elton coat show
ing off to advantage her superb figure.
Her beauty is Of the oriental type, with
fascinating almond shaped eyes that
take in everything.
Another beautiful woman present
was Nine. Emilio Lopez, one of the
leaders Of Spanish society in New York,
a tall statuesque creature. with a COM
plexion Of cream and eyes like stars
She was Respondent in a silk lined
costume Of fancy tweed mixture, the
skirt hanging in graceful folds and a
stylish short open froated jacket with
unique revers forming the collar. Nine.
Lopez is considered by good judges to
have one Of the richest Mezzo-soprano
voices in the country, the velvet quail
ity being very rare.
The popular society acrtess Odette
Tyler. now Mrs. r. d. shepherd and a
leader in the younger set Of aristocratic
matrons. has become a deyotee of the
wheel. She is a trim little figure and