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WoMAN,s PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.
Improving In England NJ Well as In America
The Rensoua,

1t lisa well.established fact that the woman
who is not blessed with God-givcn grace and II
well-proportioned figure must have some special
exercise suited to her needs II she would be
graceful. and II is said that practical results OF
the modern methods OF exercise for women in
England show that dowagers OF too generous
proportions are rare in comparison TO the num-
bers seen twenty years ago. Croquet first m
cited "a desire for exercise among women or mo-
die age, and led ON through various stages 10 the
bicycle, for which so much is claimed rs a source
of health and beauty for women.
That women arc taller than they were q gen
Grafton ago, as a result OF outdoor exercise. Is
not denied, and tho graceful exercises which are
taught in schools, .gymnasiuns. and health cyl,
ture classes for the purpose OF developing me
muscles show progress in physical training,
Young girls, and grown women as wC!i, nave
invaded mans domain in the matter OF exercise
in connection with various games, ana II Is All
very much TO their credit; The posture ana
skirt dancing which is taught nowadays 10 give
grace and elegance Of movement would nave
been considered "a sort Of indccorous proceeding
years ago. but TO this has bcen added Jig dancing
as well as still more classic dancing.
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far as she knows, arc all doing well. She wishes
now to get them and make n home for them.
The hardships and exposure OF the wild life
she led at last told upon her, and when they
reached Walln Walla she was so broken In both
health and spirits that she could go no farther.
She went to n hospital for treatment. and Mo
Donald went on tramping. She says that he in
tends to return in n few weeks and get her
again, but that she has lived the last day OF that
sort Oh life. When she was able to leave the
hospital she attended n Salvation Army meet
Ing. 1t interested her very much and after a
woek's constant attendance she was converted
and n now a member Of tho army. 1t was solely
through her penitence and confession that her
story was made known. What little she had
said Of herself previous to her conversion had
contained no hint Of the truth.
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A WOMAN IN TROUSERS.
Miss Christiana I.ecnn Resumes skirts After
Five Years OF Trnmping.

Miss Christiana Lecan Resumes skirts AFTER
Five Wears OF TrampinE.
WALLA WAILA, Wash, April 2.-Miss Chris
tiana Lecaff. also known as Mrs. Mcdonald, has
been travelling about in trousers for tine last five
years. Besides wearing trousers she has been
very wicked, but now she is tired Of both trou-
sers and wickedness, and says that for tho rest of
her life she wants nothing better than to be u
good women Of the old-fashioned sort.
For the last five years Miss Lecaff has roamed
all over the Northwest in masculine clothes
cowboys clothes at that, widc-brimmed hat,
spurs, high.hecled boots, and all. She did
this in company with a man named Mcdonald,
and they got their living during all that time by
robbing mining and logging camps. Her homo
as a child was in Montana, in the Bitter Root
Valley. She had a stepmother OF the provorbial
sort. and her father made her work in tho fields.
Among the hired hands on her fathers
farm was Mcdonald. Her work in the fields
threw her some times into this mans COM
pany and to him she complained much Of the
hardness and unhappiness or her life. He per-
suaded her to run away with him, and she, sup
posing that hc meant to run away and DO mar
ried, consented to go. She was then only II
years old. But they were not married. and she,
having thrown her lot with his, saw nothing
better than to stay with him.
They wandered about from place to place,
sometimes tramping and sometimes riding
horses. This was an odd sort OF life for a wo-
man to lead, and In order that they might be
less conspicuous she put on mems. clothes. Sh?
did not wear dresses again until after she drifted
into Walla Walla two or three weeks ago. The
first year Of their tramp life they robbed sheep
camps. Once in the mountains they robbed an
old man. Mcdonald holding a revolver at his head
while she, under McDonald' 3 orders. gagged him.
Another time, after they had robbed two houses
In Missoula, Mon. they were arrested on suspi-
Cion, but as there was no proof against them
they were discharged. Again, In Helena, they
were arrested for burglary, but they hired a
lawyer, to defend them, and by his help they
escaped conviction.
The woman says that all their misdeeds were
committed In Montana, and that since they
came to Washington. about two years ago, they
have done nothing criminal. Since then they
have merely tramped about and have earned
such q living as they have had by odd Jobs in
one place or another. During their rowing life
the woman has borne three children. AS they
could not carry the children about with them in
Mcdonald made her leave the little ones as soon
as they were born. As soon as she was able to
walk she would don her coat and trousers again,
say good-by to her baby. and tramp away with
Mcdonald. The children are all living, and. 20
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pouch front has q narrow box plat with inscr-
tons OF cream lace on either side, and two lace
edged frills Of silk, shocked fully an inch on
tho inside edge. The silk is smoked" in
points on tho shoulder and on the top Of the
sleeve, and the collar Of draped silk has n lace
edged frill ut the back. Another bodice Of
white lisse and applique lace in patterns, va
ried b. a sllken stitch In black, has n collar and
simulated bolcro, made scarf fashion, Of gray
and white glac6 silk, with n finish OF geranium
red velvet ~roscttes and belt.
A novel and pretty bodice is made out OF the
soft silk bandana handkerchief. the plain Dor.
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you would have q success, the lining must b
fitted quito as carefully as II the outside
were to be perfectly plain Dark blue canvas
over shot blue and green tafreta forms one OF
the most serviceable colorings. and blue or
black velvet Is often used in the finish with
some plain green silk for a part Of the bodice.
One very novel effect with navy blue canvas is
a bodice and sleeves of cream lace net, striped
crosswise with half.inch black velvet ribbon
cot In with spaces fully it's own width apart.
This is shirred a little on the blue silk lining Of
the sleeves and fulled into the belt OF the waist,
and over this is n bolero and quite deep epau.
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each group being trimmed with narrow cream
lace. The sleeves are shirred to the puff at the
top, which has n group Of tucks and
lace. Black and white striped silk is very
popular for the fancy bodice, and the
model shown is trimmed with cream lace
and steel buttons. Black velvet ribbon Is also
effectively used as a trimming. and a very
pretty imported model OF black and white stripe
has white satin covered with cream lace all
around. The lower portion OF the bodice is set on
as a part Of il. but in the form Of a deep corsage
belt. The edge where the silk meets this satin
is finished with two rows of black velvet ribbon.
Tho bodice opens at one side where there is a
frill of lace and the rows of ribbon, and the col
lar and narrow draped belt are of black velvet.
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O narrow turnover collar of linen is by far the
almost every bodice intended especially for
morning wear. The narrow linen collar comes
in great variety, plain. hemstitched. and with
way from the edge. and trimmed with lace.
Then there are various, shapes in linen lawn
with insertions and edgings OF lace, and en-
broidered edges as well. Stocks made OF the
silk like the bodice tied in a soft bow with hem.
stitched ends in front. and a narrow linen collar
well as good style. Ribbon is used for stocks,
with the order OF last season reversed and the
bow tied in front. and the same narrow linen
collar is the finish, with narrow cuffs to match.
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FIHORR.
InEeuious nua Artistic Novelties Thnt ar
Rnsed upon the Egg.

The little girl who. when asked what Easter
was. replied "a ha:ful Of flowers and a lapful Of
eggs, was not far wrong, Judging by the signs
Of Easter this year. The custom of sending gifts
to friends at Eastertidc is now well established.
Eggs in some form arc the principal novelties
among the Easter souvenirs There are eggs Of
every description. from the dainty golden bon
bonniere for my lady to the little chocolate-cov
cred sugar eggs that every child delights TO oat.
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lettc sleeves of tho blue canvas edged around
with tho velvet ribbon and q row Of narrow
cream guipurc cdging.
The bodice. which fastens at one side of the
front. is decidedly in the lead among the Partisan
gowns, and almost any crossed-ovcr effect Is
considered good style. The unlincd cotton and
silk blouse waists are made in this way, with
groups Of tucks running around or up and down.
The frill which finishes the edge where tho
bodice fastens is of the same material, accordion
plated, and edged with narrow lace. This is n
favorite model for foulard and muslin gowns.
and rows OF lace insertion are set in across tho
front and pointing up the middle OF the back, or
around each armhole In a circle ending at tho
under-arm seams and forming a bolcro effect.
Three rows an inch wide are sufficient.
One very noticeable feature Of dress this sea-
son is the hand work necessary to carry out the
various modes Of trimming. Tucks arc set into
all sorts Of Materials. and except in wash
gowns, and sometimes there. the sewing is all
done by hand. Pipings and milliner's folds. caro-
fully blind stitched, trim skirts and waists, and
tiny pipings Of contrasting color are set in on
the edges Of horizontal tucks, bright red or
green being used with a gray cashmere. and the
bodice and sleeves 10th being tucked round.
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WHO WAS THE THIEF
CIub women Searched Custom House Fashion,
but without Results.

INDIANAPOLIS, April "a social and literary
club, composed of wcll.known women who meet
two or three times a month, took measures this
afternoon, when the club met on Senate avenue,
to purge itself Of n suspicion that had distracted
some OF the members for a year. Periodically
the members In meeting at their several homes
have missed sundry sums Of money, taken from
the wraps of guests. The sums have varied from
90 cents TO S5. Upon the occasion Of this meet
ing several members decided TO mark the money
in their pockets and endeavor TO discover the
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of mauve velvet, and the trimming on the skirt
folds OF cashmere. A green and white checked
canvas shown is deliberately trimmed with knife
plated frills OF green silk and 6cru lace.
Fancy plaid silks are used for the bodice and
sleeves in many of the plain gray and brown
gowns. with the bolero and ~epaulettes of the
material similar to the model shown. Another
model carried out in the new corded material,
dark blue In color, has a bodice of green and
dull red Liberty gauzo, with yoke and plastrons
Of the material back and front alike, embroid-
cred with green. Tho latest novelty in cloth
gowns is the draped skirt, caught up on one side
to show a skirt OF contrasting colors. Fawn and
white are the colors in the model and brown and
gold braid is the trimming. Another fawn cloth
gown, with a zouave. is trimmed with black and
gold braid and shows an under bodice Of fawn
and black checked silk
The Elton jacket is a great favorite for cloth
gowns and 1t Is In all possible shapes and styles
of trimming. The newest cut is longer In front
than at the back, where 1t Is short enough to
show the belt. The jackets are mado with and
without revors, fastened over on side, and are
cut out in the neck like the boleros to show the
under bodice. Another model for a black and
white checked wool gown shows a white cloth
vest, an inner vest of black satin, which also
forms the belt, and a touch Of orange velvet ut
the neck and wrists.
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FASHIONS FREAKS AND FRIL1s.

Cut steel in buckles. buttons.
combs, and various designs in beaded effects are
revived again.
Belts OF bias black satin and black satin rib
bon are still a feature OF dress, and the wide belt
OF bias satin folds drawn around a slender figure
ribbon with buckles in the back are seen on
many OF the new thin gowns and three bands Of
inch wide black velvet ribbon. spreading a little
distance apart at the middle OF the back, where
they are fastened with small steel buckles, Is
another pretty belt effect
The craze for red seems to have extended lit
says that we are TO wear red shoes, bright
e cockscomb red, - and not only red, but purple
and green as well. II is hardly credible that
we are to be inflicted with any such barbarous
summer resort will be just the right kind of a
place TO try their shocking effects.
violets in all the pretty blue and pink tints,
and so natural that they look like the real
article. are greatly favored in millinery, and
are the most refined OF all the artificial flowers.
Black grenadines, in various conventional
patterns, made over colorcd silk are very fash.
ionable gowns this season. and the variety OF
fancy grenadines has no limit. One novel de-
sign Is a fine black ground with a scroll design
in white silk threads, all over It. Other kinds
are corded in bright colors.
Tho English tailor-madc coat has no gathers
at the top OF the sleeve. II has a little fulness,
which Is arranged in small dart seams covered
with fancy braiding. Many OF the coats are
deliberately braided, and several different kinds
OF braid are used ON one garment.
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side Of the front breadth; and thin silks with
Oriental patterns and colors are employed in
the sa.ls way. the yellow and red effects
being especially pretty with navy blue. Fawn
color and pale gray canvas arc both very
popular. but these soft colors arc frightened
By q bright cerise lining, and by the figured
foulArd with many colors in the pattern. which
70 often used In combination for the bodice. The
latter Is a new fancy this season. Dress ma
tOrial with q striped border is one of the novel
ties and 1t figures very prottily in tho drapod
skirts. One example in blue lie striped with pale
green and white and frightened on tho bodice
with throe revers. one green, one white. and the
third Of green and white striped silk. With
green and white striped points in the collar and
q narrow green suede belt. this is a very chic
combination.
DFaped and full bOdiees are almost universal
among the new gowns. but the fulness does not
do awAy with the necessity OF a perfect ut. II
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row edging gathered on crosswise. Chiffon
some light color in tho silk and
trimmed across with rows of black lace inser-
ton makes another pretty vest, with black edg-
Ing on the silk frills which finish either edge Of
the opening. Watered silks in tiny checks Of
two colors are popular for the fancy waist, and
one model In violet and white has a white
mousseline de sole vest over mauve silk, with a
jabot of cream lace down either side. Violet vel
vet in q deeper shade laid in fine tucks forms
the belt and collar. Liberty silks and satins are
in great demand for bodices as well as many
other purposes Of dress, and they are SO soft and
glossy and come in such beautiful colors and at
such reasonable prices that there is nothing left
to be desired. Liberty gauze in white and plain
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o EECKWEAR.

COiiars, Cellar Bands. EriIis. Tucks, and Other
Things Dear 20 the Fentnine Heart.
Fashion in collar bands and their decoration
still plays an important part in the finish Of our
costumes, and while they are not 30 deliberately
trimmed as they were in the winter. a frill Of
some sort, and above all the touch OF white, is a
positive necessity for the success OF a fashion
able gown. A short ruche, wider at the back
than ut the sides, appears on all the half dressy
gowns, and this is made Of lace or net in any of
the bright colors. Deep cream or white is the
most becoming. and the net Is doubled and
plated in box plaits, but all these ruches are
less full than they were and not so wide. A
double ruche Of black net aud an inner one OF
white lace is very effective on some gowns.
These little frills are shown In the shops made
OF chiffon net and lace, all plated into a band
ready TO haste inside the collar.
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An electric attachment for the lighting Of
lamps is an invention that will be gratefully re-
'ceived. To reach the wicks OF most OF these
lamps with a lighted taper is something that re-
quircs dexterity and care. The new invention
will light the lamp when a button is touched:
The little battery that runs 1t can be attached
to any lamp will last from four to five months,
and may be renewed at little expense.
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% that the serious semi-annual pursuit after
something TO wear is In full swing once moro.
1t is evident, too. that by the time this ordeal Is
over the one thing essential to tho success OF the
spring outfit will be an expression to harmonic
with the gowns. for the bicycle face is a nero
trihe compared with the look Of fixed determi-
nation which distinguishes the average shop
per. The tariff question or the trouble in Crete
has no weight beside the problem In dress, which
Is as eternal as the hills. and never fails to bob
up with new force at this season.
Fashions multiply very rapidly now. and new
and prettier things are constantly coming into
view, but that fact only seems to complicate
matters and postpone the ell important do
cisions. Women are moro or less helpless in
this search after clothes. for they must follow
the general plan of modes or be quite out Of the
fashion. But they have everything in their
favor this year. for modified fashions are tho
rule and oxaggerations the exception among
Well-dressed women. To be sure, there are
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HINTS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.

Impress upon the cook that she should strive
not only to make her dishes easy OF digestion
and capable OF furnishing whatever nutrition
may be required. hut also to give them the power
OF pleasing the palate, and not alone the palate,
but the eye as well.
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Electricity Is now used for preserving eggs.
Eggs that have undergone an electrical treat,
ment may be kept for an indefinite time, and II
is said that when used they are found TO be as
good as fresh-laid ones.
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Mrs. Humphry Ward is soon 10 have Levens
Hall. an ancient mansion in Westmoreland. for
her residence. Parts OF the building have not
been changed at all within 300 years, and many
art treasures and old oak carvings are within its
walls. II is very picturesque, with lovely gar
dens. a large park. and plenty of deer. and quite
ideal for a novelist's home.
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mix them with the soil in the pots, taking caro-
moi, to hurt or disturb the roots. These ashes
will strengthen the roots wonderfully.
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der being clcverly managed for revers. cpau-
%lettos, collar, and cuffs. Figured Liberty gauze
forms the neat waist, which is tucked crosswise
in groups OF h~alf-inch tucks, the lower one OF
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Washing the hands in a little mustard water
and then rinsing them well is excellent for
cleansing them after handling substances with
an unpleasant odor. Knives and cooking YES
sells may also be readily freed from odor by be-
ing treated in like manner.
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A very nice relish may be made with spiced
chad, and will help out a luncheon or supper.
Cut n cleaned fish into large pieces and lay them
in salt and water for twenty minutes. Then
drain them and cover the bottom of an earthen
baking dish with a layer Of the fish. Sprinkle
over the fish a few whole allspice, some pepper
Nearly fill the dish with layers of fish and spice.
and pour over the whole enough good vinegar TO
cover the fish. Cover the dish with a plate and
bake in a very slow oven for three or four hours.
The fish bones will be dissolved by the vinegar.
This is eaten cold, and will keep some time.
Norwood boiled in vinegar and applied as
hot as can be borne on a sprain or bruise is an
invaluable remedy. The affected member should
aftcrward be rolled in flannel to retain the heat.
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WOMEN TO DRESS WE'LL,
Exaggeration the Exception in
the New Fashions.
NEUTRAL TINTS IN the LEAD.
Draped Skirts and Long Shoulder
Effects in the Latest Gowns.

InIsus Combinations Cscd TO Brishten Ces-
tunnes OF the Latest D~estGns-Draped and
Pull Bodies Almost Univsrsal-Much Hand
work Necessary e Carry Out the Various
Modes Of T~riu,nipG-The Guimpe waist .
Pretty style Conspicuous AmopG the New
This Gowns-The New Materials That Frou'-
leo to ne Pspuiar-some Imported s1odois.
As the final days Of the Lenten season como
around the absorbing question In the fashion
able world Ia the Easter gown with the many
other necessities OF dress for the coming season;
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Aounces In various widths and abundance. and
all sorts and conditions of skirt trimmings; but
all are modified in the interest Of becoming
effect, and no one style prevails. The newest
designs arc seen chiefly at the and
the importers, but another week will bring them
out in all the brilliant colors and varied condi-
lions Of newness in style and decoration
Draped skirts and long shoulder effects arc
features of the very latest gowns. but as yet they
are tho grand exceptions. and it is to DO hoped
they may remain so. With the exception of red.
neutral tints are favored in the material for tho
new gowns, but they are relieved from any
sombre effects by the unique combinations OF
lace, colored silk, velvet, chiffon, and black
satin which are employed in their makeup.
Checked silks are used with plain navy blue
canvas for a portion of the bodice and &C.
cordion-plaited panels SGT in the seams each
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Loops of ribbon are still used at the back Of
10y Eo~ns, WIN tne iaSe ruche Iailing pc
of q yard lengths of four-inch black satin ribbon
cut with slanting ends and plated on one edge
In o small double box plat, forming two little
frills meeting in the back. and the lace. which
begins narrowly in the sides. falls over these.
The tucked collar bands are very pretty with
simply the lace ruchc in the edge, and the knot
effect in front is another fancy this season which
Is very pretty on some gowns. Linen
but the stock collar OF silk. with
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Report says that the pretty young Queen Of
Holland is not going TO marry Prince Ber-
nard Henry. and that her betrothal to Prince
Frederick OF Prussia is under consideration,
especially by the Kaiser, who is desperately
anxious TO bring it about. Prince Frederick has
a large estate near the Hague and will eventu-
ally be very rich.
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A pretty and unusual salad at a green and
white luncheon was French peas and Bermuda
turnips with mayonnaise dressing. The inside
of the turnips was taken out so that the vege-
tables formed shallow cups. These cups were
placed upon lettuce leaves and filled with the
peas, which in turn were covered with the
dressing.
When cooking vegetables do not entirely
cover the kettle. 1t will be better to let part Of
the steam escape.
Another suggestion comes regarding the care
and nourishing of palms and rubber plants.
Save all the cigarette ashes you can obtain and