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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03
THE ZENITH
OF WOMAN'S
BEAUTY

This question is discussed in an Eng
lish journal by a writer who maintains
that the fullness of beauty does not
40" This claim is disputed by another
writer. who cites the opinion of women
themselves as shown by the undoubted
fact that amy woman who Graves ad-
miration on the score of her personal
appearance would be vastly more
pleased were her age TO be guessed as
being 80 rather than 40"
This is very wide and delicate ques-
ton. Much depends upon the race and
not little upon the woman. In some
southern lands women are either wrin-
killed. and shriveled or fat and shapeless
grandmothers before they reach the age
mentioned. In England and in this
country il often happens that the full
ness OF beauty" in woman does not
reach its zenith under the age Of SIS or
40
The question OF taste TOO. has much
to do with a decision. andsit is canon
of criticism that in matters OF taste
there can be no unvarying standard OF
Judgment. There is beauty OF the
bud and a beauty of the blossom in all
its glory. In the eye OF cold fact NO.
man probably reaches the fullness OF her
beauty st her physical maturity and
ripeness.
The age OF limit is very elastic. de-
pending upon health, temperament. he
redity, conditions OF life and a dozen
other things that help 10 preserve or TO
impair that beauty. which is its own
excuse for being-and for being seen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

once he knows how much a woman
loves him he wearies of her. She is
wise If she keeps some charm in re-
serve. so that he is continually expect
ing and is never disappointed You
know the charm OF a pousse cafee The
brandy warns you up. then you get
taste OF the mint. then comes a luscious
mouthful OF nougat. bitter with aim
onds. then comes yellow chartreuse.
then there is a deep red raspberry and
then a clear. cold. white. sweet Ma
raschino. The woman you love must
offer YOU variety in just such dainty
sips. But. after all. was il not summed
up by that clever Frenchman who.
after telling women of their mistakes.
said: The woman who loves us is a
bore. The woman we love is an an
gel" II is true that the day has gone
by when men sacrificed everything for
women. Countries need 10 be very
young or very old when that sort OF
thing happens. Life is made too lux
urious for the bachelor for him TO sac
rifice his social position. his business
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03
THE COMING
OF CHAMlNADE
TO AMERICA

Mile. Chaminade is coming. The sack
cloth and ashes OF the next Lenten sea
son in America will be rendered more
bearable than usual by the arrival from
Paris, among other musical stars who
will temper the dizziness OF the season
OF repentance. Of the great composer.
This much is certain, that Chaminade
will come 10 America. II she Is stu liv
ing and well next Lent. but as 20 the
manner OF her arrival there is room for
spec ulatiOn.
Like her distinguished countrywomen.
Bernhard Calve and Guilbert. Cha
rninade is attracted 70 America solely by
the prospect Of adding TO her bank ac-
count. II was Nordica who electrified
Paris with Les Noel des Oiseaux."
Calve who sang into popularity Sur Ia
PLACE" Melba who won thunGers Of ap-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03
FANCY COMBS
FOR YOUNG
AND OLD,

The new fancy combs have teeth that
are coarser than those OF last season.
The ornamentation OF these combs is
quite simple. The palmer ones. when
ornamented with narrow bands of silver
or gold. have only simple designs cut
into these bands. Except on those pieces
10 be worn above the knot there is no
filigree work Jewels. when used. are
sunk in the band, not raised above. as
for the last few seasons. Amethysts.
it is said. Will be the popular stones
and only a few diamonds are shown. 10
be worn in very black hair. Anne
thysts come in settings OF silver and gold.
in polished and French gray finish and
in polished and rose finished silver gilt.
The new side combs come in sets OF
three and four. The most stylish are
hinged together. In sets OF four one
comb goes above the knot one below the
knot and one on either side. In sets OF
three. as Z rule the middle comb is 10
be used above the knot. and is the least
bit higher and more ornate than the
other two Where the four are hinged
together the tendency seems TO be 10
have them all alike. differing only in
length and curve. One favorite design
for these combs IS the zigzag. with a
narrow beaded border Of gold All four
combs are alike and hinged together
The effect when worn with hair coiIei
just abdve the middle Of the head is
very pretty and generally becoming
Gilt. silver and shell hairpins Viii not
be worn. Indeed the tendency seems 20
be to hide those necessary articles. hair
pins
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

pleasant, who has the art Of making
him feel contented, and then he devotes
his time to her. OF course, lacking the
ability to make a home, he also lacks
the money to do it, and marriage is i'm
possible. But he longs for the COM
partnership of woman, and SO he does
the best thing he can, which is to pro-
pose marriage to the woman he loves
and remain engaged to her until death
breaks or unites the bond. He says.
does this unfortunate wretch, that mar
rage is too expensive. He doesn't see
any possibility of making a home in a
boarding house, and really that is quite
as difficult to do as to make home on
the top of Cleopatra's needle.
APeople have been happy in boarding
houses, but they can't make homes
there. Homes are not made for the
multitude as are ready made skirts, all
after one pattern. and that's the reason
cooperative housekeeping can never be
a success. But the bachelor apartment
is the enemy of marriage. An ideal
bachelor apartment has. in the first
place, enormously big rooms. Then, in
the second place, the bachelor seems to
be able to get servants who keep every
thing in order, although in his drawing
room or library or whatever he may
call it, there are plenty of books, plenty
of pictures and plenty of all the de-
lightful things that give an air of lux
ury. But the air of order is present
too. The dining room shows a big
round table and a huge sideboard, on
which there is a quantity of beautiful
glass, for the bachelor houSekeeper is
great on fine glass. On a small table
stands a tiny silver service. the size
suited for one. And that is used for the
masters coffee every morning.
Anybody would know a mans room
because of the bigness Of the towels
and the size Of the washbowls. 1t is
one of the funniest things in the world.
and yet it happens every day, to go
into a shop and have somebody say TO
you when you ask for towels, Cen
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03
WRAPS FOR
EVENING WEAR.

A wrap designed TO be worn during
the first part Of the theatrical and
concert season is of white silk. It has
a wide collar OF white satin brocade
vandyked and with double frills OF fine
white lace and pale coral passemente-
RE trimming each point About the
neck is a very full ruff OF lace and coral
colored satin ribbon strings tie the cape
in front.
In evening wraps, plush viii be worn
by old and young alike. II Is an excel
lent material Tor the purpose 10 which
il viii be fashionably put the coming
season. being rich in appearance and
nowadays moderate in price Bright lit
tie capeS OF embossed velvet will be
among the novelties in evening wraps
that young women may select from
While those OF soft gray. with white or
black feather trimmings. Will be select
ed by their elders. Black velvet wraps
deliberately trimmed. are 10 be more
than ever in demand by dressy women.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03
SOME MIXED
MARRIAGES
IN EUROPE,

Apropos OF recent discussions in re-
gard to misalliances it is interestin z
70 know that so years ago the marriage
of Mary Ann Jarvis, daughter of Lord
st. Vincent. and one Of the reigning
beauties of London. to Mr.. Dyce Som
bre. the millionaire son OF a Scotch sol
cess. excited a storm OF Indignation in
English society. The London Times de-
voted lengthy leader TO a scathing de-
nunciation Of such unnatural and un-
holy matrimonial alliances
There are several members OF the Brit
ish and continental aristocracy who
have dusky connections. Thus the wild
ow of the late Earl OF Stamford is a
coal black HottentOt. The present Lord
Gardiner is the son ~ Hindoo moth
er and is himself married TO a woman Of
the same race, while the only son Of the
fifth Earl az Midtown is likewise mar
ried to an Indian woman at Bombay.
Recently the match between Prince
Victor Dhuleep Singh and Lady Anne
Coventry. youngest daughter Of the
Earl and Countess OF Coventry. was
made a subject OF general congratuia-
ton Prince Victor is save for slight
German strain. an oriental plebeian.
Count Henry Coudenhove. the head
OF one of the grandest houses Of the
Austrian aristocracy and a chamber
lain Of the emperor. married while Aus
TRAN envoy 20 the court OF the rnikado A
japanese maiden, one o Mitsu san. The
German Baroness Won Radhen. who r.
related 20 many Of the leading houses
Of the old Prussien aristocTacy. Great
ed an immense sensation some years
ago by marrying ". Aoki. who UrtI
last month was The japanese minister
pienipotentiary 10 the court 4 Berlin.
whiie much OF the wealth 81 the French
ducal house ~ De Ia RochefoUczuId
and q TIE Italian historic and prinCeIy
family 81 Borgn@se comes - them
through the late Countess Frederic dc
"a RochsfagcaUid. E.graEian. or nj.
,aste. the daughter ~ Al Indian prin-
,ess and Of a Preach seveaturer. Per
ron.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03
Copyright. 1871

The great charm of a quiet outing is
that you can get off by yourself and
think over some of the questions that
the blue sky above you, the green trees
about you and the noise of the city not
so many miles from you, so many
things look different.
During the summer there have been
weddings and weddings and weddings.
But Notwithstanding the great num-
Der of marriages the society mother is
complaining that men do not marry.
Why? Honestly, l suppose men and
women are no better or worse than they
used TO be. There are quite as many in
number. and they are. in way, just
as willing to enter into the holy bonds
of matrimony. But man has learneG
TO be comfortable without woman. and
occasionally more than occasionally
TOO often, he is so admirably arranged
that he prefers to admire women from
q distance and to live in his own para
dise-a paradise without an Eve and
even minus servant.
This conviction has come to me from
having been the guest at innumerable
bachelor dinners given by proud hosts
10 their women friends and in their own
establishments. What man a few years
ago thought Of keeping up a place for
himSelf-that is, a comfortable place?
But now the bachelor can without any
trouble get himself a home, can keep
house well, have really all the pleas
ures and none of the worries of matri-
mony. OF course, there is a type of man
that flies around from one boarding
house to another or from one hotel to
another, but he is the man who has
never gotten his natural instinct, which
is to look for a companion to make a
home. He is the man who has a hall
room in a boarding house or one not
much more comfortable in hotel, and
after knocking around for awhile he
meets a woman who is more or less
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

prospects or any personal ambition FOR
the sake OF a woman. But. thinking IL
all over out here in the sunshine. ouS
here where look ~ the sunshine from
under great tree that has heard many
lovers vow. the old question comes
back 90 me, What DO women marry
fors"
Some women marry because they
want home Of their own. and they can
set il in no other way.
Some women marry because they
haven't the moral courage 20 remain
single.
Some women marry because they
want a little more money in their
purses and a little larger credit az the
shops.
Some women marry because they
want 10 put Mrs" on their visiting
cards and the word wife" on their
tombstOnes.
Some women marry because a man
has asked them 10. and they don't like
to say No
Some women marry for honeymoon
ey and nothing else And with Il there
comes responsibilities OF which they
never dream.
Some women marry because they love
the man: because they want 20 be his
Wife. his friend and his helpmate: be-
cause they want To make him feel that
there is one woman in the world whom
he can love and cherish and from whom
he Will receive love and consideration
in return: because they want 10 make
him feel that II sorrow comes he has a
sympathizing. loving friend close be-
side him and that in the day Of Joy
there is one who can give him smile for
smile. These are the only women worth
marrying The others are OF little value
and would never be missed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

the word love. Love is very queer
thing.
There are people who think they
know what love is when they are only
acquainted with affection. which, by
the bye. is not at all a bad thing to
have. But If you are searching for real.
absolute. enduring love, study man.
He is capable OF putting in his heart
and shutting up from the eyes Of every
body an intense love, keeping ii there
and only bringing it out when it is re-
quired. What he longs for is to meet
the woman who knows how to bring out
this love and who, once she Possesses
it, will appreciate it. However. il may
be taken for granted. If two people who
have tastes somewhat alike. each agree
able to look at. each we'll dressed, which
means pleasantly dressed. are thrown
for a sufficiently long time in each 9TH
er's society, that love will be the re-
suit This will be a successful love il
the woman is affectionate and the man
is loving.
He is a peculiar animal. is man. and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03
LATE STYLES
IN JEWELS,

An excellent idea of fashions in jewels
ran be obtained by peep into a temple
nf diamonds near the Louvre in Paris.
tiara OF diamonds being prepared as
wedding present for the daughter of
titled Partisan shows mass of scin-
hliating brilliants arranged somewhat
after the manner Of crown. only the
design appears in the center as a small
bouquet Of lilies Of the valley. the grace
ful leaves consisting Of graduated rows
Of tiny diamonds taperinC To almost in
visible dewdrops Of diamonds at the
points Of the leaves. on the band Of the
tiara on either side of the centerpiece
are smaller bouquets of the delicate sill
Yer leaves set with the exquisite Jewels.
Many OF the revived Louis Quatorze
designs are being made in brooches and
corsase ornaments. Bangles Of increas-
ing amplitude show to advantage RI
bies, emeralds. sapphires and diamonds.
hut the narrow bands set with Jewels
are the most popular with the ladies.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03
MRS. SCOTTEN'S
PRETTY HOME
IN DETROIT.

Mrs. Oren Scotch. who resides on
Fort street West. Detroit. has one OF
the most beautiful homes OF any wo-
man in the United States. There is
park of ten acres surrounding the
house. There are grottos, a pretty lake
and shrubbery and trees OF many va
rieties. The flower beds represent va
rious designs. and there are several
mounds OF flowers. one mound p feet
high and 10 feet In diameter Is one solid
mass OF red geraniums Large Japa-
nese vases filed with ferns. Ivy and
blooming plants adorn either side Of tbs
driveway. The house. with all its furs
nishings. many OF which We're brought
from foreign lands. has cost upward 4
81 coo 600. IL Is one OF the few homst
in America which was furnished Just %
the close of the Worlds fair and IN all
probability contains a greater number
of works OF art which took premiumf
and medals at the Worlds fair than
any other one home. 4 naguifccut
Persian rug I'm the nail was manufactur-
ed especially for a crowned head of Eu-
rope "A royalty could not meet ths
payment at that time IL was purchas-
ed by Mr. and Mrs. Oren SOFTEN. Tho
most beautiful piece Of statuary In this
home is The Fisher Girl which every
one remembers seeing in Chicago one
large revolving vase eight feet high. in
GLIDING the pedestal. has an ornamental
ton OF cupids and garlands OF roses.
The reception room. IN white and goif
furnishings. IS upholstered In whitt
damask. with dainty garlands and fest
to0ns Of roses.
The music room has the ceiling fires.
coed with cupids. who are apparently
having a battle Of roses.
There are a number ~ eonsrrvato-
ries. The plants have been brought
from various clirncz. Special ncgotia-
tons were made at the time % Tho
Worlds fair Cor some rare palms from
South America. When The palms srriv-
ed. II was uecesgGry that a special dorHs
be constructed IN one Of the conssrva-
tories FOR the tall plants There are
several houses IN the grounds. a lodge.
also A Fpecia; hospital building for any
member 81 the family or Tor any ~ ths
retinue % servants who may be I'll q:
any time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

plsuse - her rendering % '~vlens. Non
Biea Ainne~ Charlotte Desv.Eues "a no
charmed audiences with y Ilt . Ete "
bat the Parislans who 80 apfiagfed ths
si1Eicg wei knew that the4f dol. cha
uirade had or1posed the songs. and 10
small part = the applause Was gwen
f0r her SAFE These rcaEs VII nv be
heard n America. and Americans vii
p able 20 judge f1r tssHzzelvsz % IRE
correctness q the musical ear q Pass-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

taoaEti out a-t CONSIDERED t.~ss~~hsss
plan wh.ch nnininsizer lalor ara a.
;As sane TINE preserves the laz q or
Dr.
For fresh ;ea AL e0-@e stairs "a.
s1slirE water. I'lace tse M-sn sfass~f
oreT large 5enl sssd fssur CIRQUE 4
hssa1r usfer frota ths t~skstst-. h~.a
20 a H~izAt - iaazre force or tss
Hn4 coffee stains zh.rA haTe be-or.e
~ sheui4 81 saassi Ia esla safe.
aE4t aa4 thea 51t.lnx-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

bent IN half holding Il down against
table. Then chop vIz1T0usi-- and l.
vii - a. thoroughly shredded as -
CURED
TIE shells from small fsh czrryiuF
;hes- useful coverings. hesifss making
excellent scoops fgr sugar. -four. etr-.
are excellent 70 use as patty pzas -
-;fIa cakes as weH a. 20 cook Era[-
inped oysters and cTzas IL TEsy do
nc. dtscoior f-cr1 baking.
A maiden lady Ez-oga=e5 lie c;her
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

ow OF pearls" Diane di Poictiers." sim
gle flower-de-luce. Jardin d'Ete,"
lunches of flowers knotted with RIB
hons. prairie" pattern and small wild
flowers.
II one owns some new oak furniture
and il is desired TO give il an appear
arce OF antiquity. put the furniture IL a
small room close 20 a gas or oil stove
having on IL kettle CT ammonia and
ounce ~ rock ammonia 10
pint o; water Is the proportion L:gh.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

the stove. exclude all air from the room
and by the time the water has az boiled
away -he oak viii be rich dark color
When jellies and Jams are kept where
there is danger Of their collecting
dampness and mold, IL Is well 20 cover
them with thin layer OF melted par
ATTN. Il will quickly harden and kSep
ont all air and moisture.
To cut parsley for seasoning bunch
RE stalks together II the hard and
double the tops over g.:.. he whole e
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03
HINTS FOR THE HOME.

\ pretty stand for bric-a-brac is oc-
tagonal in shape and has an inch high
rail Of mahogany about its edse The
top is covered with OLD damask plainly
put on and soft tints Of rose and blue.
Rubens set of china is a singular
whim OF the season IN tableware As
the name implies, each piece is deco
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

rated with copy in miniature. and in
dull. dark blue coloring. of head from
some one OF the masters paintings.
New designs in table linen ar. very
handsome and Of great variety. Stripes
and checks and zigzaS streaks are less
IN demand since the old patterns have
been revived. Among these are "shsd
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

day 70 a housekeeping friend TIA, sss
.nfends5 % vary sor The cor1lnE sea
son her Usual Plan % boarding. by tax
.ug r7orE-s IN a DieaHan; re xhbs-n9od
c!airs ogt All preparing b~T g~a
br@akfass and iUnrnson over a ch@aa<
e.sh
= oysters or cIa-s- a. % ~ fNrTst a.
cirner. they Fhou,t - ortsret u ire
morning IL a vord inere - - hap
E1zsrs rurchssirE ia th~ zs1 ordered
sczzsaott A. details a.s -&rs..lx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

Qus~a &afEherlta % italy anH re
sr-.rrs-s e Russia sse probably ths
beal Grezssf royal women ln Ear0p~.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-03

To renOvate black lace dip a small
sponge in cold water or blue water ard
dzmpea The lace. pressing OFT with
hot iron over brown paper
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-01

Naturalists who have studied the habits
of the salmon ~alvcDce the curious theory
that after the lish are Matched they leave
their river homo for the broad ocean and
that it is four ycars before they return to
spawn and die. This theory has been re.
jected by many of the salmon men, and
among the Unbelieving is MIR. II. ID. Nc.
Guiro, the states fish protector, whose
experience entities his opinion to respect
Says Mr.. Mcclure;
IF this theory is correct, how is it that
fish of such vastly different sizes and
weights Hre caught in the Columbia? I
should think that there would be some.
thing like uniformity in the fish if they
were all of tho same age. However, 1 ex.
pect to settle the theory one way or the
other very soon. The superintendent Of
the United States hatchery at the Clacka-
mas has obtained permission to retain
30, 900 or 30, coo fish from this years hatch
until next spring. Some of these fish 1 in
tend to have marked with silver wire be-
fore they are turned loose, and then l viii
offer a reward for any of them afterward
caught in the Columbia. Should n Of
them turn up within ayear or two, it will,
to my mind, disprove the four year theo-
ry."-Portland O%regonian