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Evening star., 1898-10-29

years. A dress of lustrous gray silk is
trimmed with ruches of pink mousseline de
sole, set in two rows about the bottom of
the skirt, and in deep points above. The
bodice and overdress are cut together in
princess style and are of exquisite Brussels
lace. the overdress being of about three
quarters length in front. but reaching the
bottom of the skirt behind. The corsage
is edged with a pink ruche and is cut out
in the back in a deep V. 1t gets strong
note of color from deep rose-pink velvet
bows.
Some people have found in the turbulence
and comp1eXity of fashions a testimony to
the increasing strencusness of life. The wo-
man driven by ner pleasures is not at ease
in a reposeful gown. 1t is out of harmony
with her nature, which demands the COM
pleXities of frills and hounces and the end
less convolutions of paSSementerieS and
embroideries. If Wearied or sated she
must be spurred by the lash of sharp COL
OrS
Russian Laces and Fur.
To meet these real or imaginary necessi-
ties we have this winter enormous quanti-
ties of appliques of Russian laces worked
with sparkling beads and of gold and bead
ed galoons Many of the dresses now be-
ing prepared for the horse show exhibit
rich fur and galoon combinations.
A dress half drectoire, half incroyabe
is in rose-colored costume cloth. Three
fiounces adorn the skirt, one above anoth-
er; these round off in front and are edged
with sable fur The collar and revers are
Evening star., 1898-10-29
Out-Of-DOOr Living.

From Harper's Bazaar.
The love of living near to nature is in
stinct in every heart. But long confine-
Inent, illness, or much pressing and eX-
hausting indoor work may deaden our
pleasure in out-of-door life. Or we may be
fascinated with indoor occupations, or
SO engrossed with study, that we have no
energy left for a brisk walk or row or an
out-of-door game. Or perhaps we have
fooiishiy grown to think out-of-door sports
only suitable for boys or children.
Yet it is very certain that no normal or
healthy woman should be ignorant of thu
charm and advantage of out-of-door living.
There is no better or easier way to keep
both body and spirit in good condition than
a regular daily amount of out-of-door eXer-
else. 1t is a depIorable mistake to consider
walking only a means of reaching a near
by neighbors house or a convenient shop.
Walking is much more than that. 1t is d
means to obtain health and beauty, and
where no other form of athletic exercise is
obtainable, that surely is within reach of
all. To train our bodies and muscles in
regular and scientific ways is not only in
tereSting work, but makes us healthier wo-
men, and health brings more enjoyment in
living; and that conduces to beauty, as we'll
as strength of form and face, always
Women have special need of all the bodi-
ly health and vitality they can get. The
pressing in door duties, of which most of
us have our share, are easier and better
done when we can bring to them the frash-
ened vigor we have gained 'out of doors.
Keen treezes and bright sunshine pene-
trate both the mental and physical being,
and open UP the entire nature to healthful
Influences.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
RUGS FOR THE BATH ROOM.
These Very Useful Articles May BE
Made by Little Ones.
From the Boston Pos

FROM the Boston Post.
Mothers very often sigh for something
wherewith to occupy the restless fingers
of their little girls on rainy days when
pay out of doors cannot be thought Of and
In the evenings when the Titles ones crave
Tor something to do before bedtime comes
why not set them to rugmaking? Little
sA-year-olds in elementary schools love this
occupation, which Is worthy Of an introduc-
ton into the home circle with its pleasant
voluntary tolls.
The materials needed are knitting cot
ton and two knitting needles The cot
ton Is to be cut into uniform lengths of
about three inches. To cut IT an excel
lent plan is to wind the cotton unon
round ruler, then with a sharp pair of
scissors to cut the thread along tie whole
length of the ruler
10 begin the knitting. an uneven num-
ter OF stitches is cast on and four or FIVE
rows knitted plainly; then on the second
stitch OF the row to be fringed one of TIE
lengths OF cut cotton is knitted in The
length is simply doubled. and. being placed
end to end, the loop so formed in the center
Is taken along with the stitch in knitting
All the even stitches take a piece Of cot
ton fringe on this row. The next row IS
Knitted plainly; then comes another fringed
row. Thus the rows continue, one fringcG
one plain, until the strip is long enougb
III this strip is knitted in white cotton tie
next strip may be in red cotton, the colors
alternating until the requisite number of
strips are knitted, when they are sewed
together to make a very handsome striped
cotton mat.
This method Of knitting the fringe on
every alternate row makes heavily
fringed, pretty and durable rug very warm
and comfortable for the feet on stepping
cut of the bath. AS it is absorbent X be-
comes of great service, especitlly in a touse
where there are many children to battle
If the rug is desired lighter than this so
making it easier 10 wash when soiled. the
rows of cotton fringe may be placed op
every fourth row instead of upon every
second one.
To vary the patterns in different rugs the
white strips may be knitted wide and the
red ones narrow and vice-versa. Again
the alternate rows of cotton lengths may
be knitted red and white this plan making
an excellent mat, or perhaps a white rug
with red border may be liked.
Little fingers grow expert at this work.
and little heads get very interested IN st.
The knitting not only gives finger prac-
uce and profitable employment of time,
but cultivates the faculties of patience and
attention no less than it teaches the duty
of using up all scraps of time.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
UNCONSCIOUS CRITICS.
Man is the Best Judge of woman's
Dress.
From the Ladies' Pictorial.

From the Ladies' Pictorial
There is no better critic of woman'S dress
than man VINO gives his mind TO the sub
ject. dozen or more considerations warn
and bias one woman's opinion of aun:her's
costume. bat a man Judges broadly. Il g
tho general effect upon which he decides
aid he flies off at no such taugents as
complexion. an irregular st,Ie of
coinure, or the age of the subject. i'm ar
riving at his decision on feminine attire
hCt then men do not always make the
dress of the opposite sex careful study.
and TO one man who can differentiate be-
tween passementerie and galloon or scienti-
hcally explain how one bodice differs from
al other In glory. there are hundreds VINO
could not tell last years gown from one
three years out of date, or a toque from a
bonnet And. as a rule il is Just these in
dlNlduals Wuose opinions are the strongest
and criticisms most frequent on the habfli-
ments of their womankind. man of this
stamp Will relnorselessly denouncc hts
N1tes costume as rag" or tell hts
sister he wishes she would not 60 .,ut in
that 'drabby thing" He will grunllc tha:
his wife looks 'all to pieces"-a favori;e
form of masculine criticism-and darn her
spirits by telling her that her very latcst
gown does not Took right somehcr-" vet
by no manner of means can ne describe
what is amisS or what he does no. like
about it, The man who will say definitely
that gown fits badly" that color Is
un5ecomirg to you" those gloves are
illcut." may occasionally bore his family
with his fussiness. but his opinion never
theless carries weight.
1t is against the critics who prHirnblc
they know rot why. that women rebel.
And they are certainly the most dificul:
TO please. They will come home and de-
scribe such a ore looking ''awfury well
in some greeny arrangement" which. on
their Nomankind making acqua intance
with it. proves to be a muddy blue I'm $.
cheap material. while a gown that has cost
infinite pains to turn out and is thoroughly
fresh as to design and material these eN-
traordinary people unhesitatingly deuounce
as hidepus Yet even This type of critic is
rot altogether invaluable. He is always
OutsDoken. and he never has to be con-
suited. since being aVowedly without
knowledge on the subject of woman's
dress. but only one of those provoking
people VINO regard 1t is sufficient that they
know what they like and what they don't
like, he can not be expected to offer any
ad-ice whatever until he sees the eject
produced.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
THE NURSERY.
1t Should BE the Most Cheerful Roonv
in the House.

From the women's Home Companion.
The nursery ought to be the prettiest and
NEST cheerful room in the house. with am
pie receptacles for toys, some attractive
pictures and a pleasant outlook from the
windows. A small aquarium is an object
that gives great enjoyment, and it is easily
managed. I prefer a tightly drawn, we'll
tacked-down tapestry carpet upon the floor.
If it can be taken up and steam-cleaned
semi-annually, and properly cared for be-
tween whiles; for children are always trip
ping over rugs and hurting themselves.
For the reason that sharp angles furnish
dangerous points to fall against, tables and
chairs should have rounding edges. The
first considerations are health safety and
comfort, after that, prettiness. Clear space
for running about is most essential, for
there are many fall and winter days when
outdoor exercise is an impossibility; and
on these days IT is well to put on the little
ones bonnet and coat. open the windows
for half an hour. and invite him to a brisk
game that requires Ilenty of running and
Jumping Provide a low table and chair,
where he can sit at ease with his toys,
imagining himself lord OF a little realm.
This conceit Is one that children delight in,
and IL is a very harmless delusion-not al
together without opportunities for whole
some lessons in the way Of hospitality and
kindness to others.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
Bicycle Skirts in the Wind.
From the New York Press.

FROM the New YORK PresS.
An observing woman, who rides the BIZ
cycle in all kinds OF weather, has this to
say about the tendency of skirts to blow
about and distress their owners:
Il have been noticing skirts great deal
lately and trying to discover why some
even when they are narrow still blow out
so much, while others, which are often
wider, sit so well. 1 believe L have made a
discovery. L don't think the width has near
ly much to do with it as the position of
the riders knees.
''One must keep her knees quite close to-
gether, or the skirt. instead of falling
straight down fiat, will billow out and ma he
no end of drapery for the wind TO frolic
with. This is rather difficult thing to eX-
plain, and seems hardly correct, but to
prove it a girl should notice the different
skirts on bicycles and try herself some
time when she is riding and see at once
what a difference the position of the knees
makes
Evening star., 1898-10-29
New Picture Frames.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Black holdings with black mats are the
newest and best liked for the platinum
finish pictures.i especially photographs. and
the oval form is perhaps considered The
For an ultra novelty the shadow box
style. as 1t is termed, consists of a double
moiding. the inner broad and but scarcely
indented. This is incased under the glass
while the second and narrower molding
stands out considerably and gives it the
effect of greater depth. Broad black
frames sometimes have a narrower inner
line of gilt where the background of the
picture is very dark, and even a color is
permissible in fancy pictures.
Chic and odd frames, especially for lit
tie ideal pictures, celebrities or dancing
figures, have Florentine edges of gilt with
line of color inside, and the mats in a
dull art shade.. cut out in rocco or con-
venuonal shapes with the picture and
traced in a fine line Of white at the outline.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
"Pale and Interesting."


You must be pale and interesting dur
ing the coming winter If you wish to be
swell The buxom, rosy checked girl is
passing away with the summer, and in her
place we will have the slender and ,.ale
faced maiden with only two ripe red lips''
and luminous eyes" to relieve the almost
unnatl raj pallor OF her face.
Whether 1t is because she wishes to show
her sympathy for her sweetheart or
brother who has just returned from the
var, all pale and thin. by becoming pale
and thin herself is not known
Suffice to say that the swell girl has left
off merely touching the rouge paw to Ter
face" and all eady We see the new beauty
the pale and interesting creature-an6 snI
Is Irresistible.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
NOV ELITES IN NECESSITIES.
Pretty Designs shown in Pocket
ROOks and Card Cases.
From Harpcrs Baza-.

From Harpcr's Baza-.
A great many novelties are shown this
year in he line of pocket books and card
cases These little conveniences are priced
by women, whether or rot they have long
visiting list; and even if they have not a
great deal Of money. they like a dainty
ceptable in which to put what they have.
Among the daintiest pocket books of the
season is one in white velIum, with cor
ners richly chased in gold, just under the
clasp OF which is a tiny mirror finished he
meath with a four-leaf clover. This would
be very acceptable gift to offer bride
Pocket books of all colors-blue, green and
reG--Inay be seen. some OF the finest being
male OF elephant skin, the old alligator
skin. and the always fayOrite seal being
as much in vogue as ever.
One may use her pleasure to size and
shape. and the elaboration of gold and
silver is = matter to be regulated by the
amount which one pay for the book or
case. Many pocket books and card cases
are embossed very richly and heavily in
gold or silver, and il is always in order to
add in these metals the monogram of the
enough for queen few leaves of Gel
luloid or ivory for memoranda and cal
endar complete my ladys pocket book.
One finds this year return to the beau
tiful bead bags SO popular with our grand
mothers. These are most elaborate; are
Of steel and silk, or of coiored beads, to
suit the fancy of her who IS to carry them.
The long bead purses knit OF silk and
beads and the small purses for change,
elasped in silver or steel, are also to be
had.
When one has any doubt as to a suitable
present to make for birthday, for Christ
mas or to a friend who is going on a
Journey. a selection may readily be made
from the many beautiful pocket books
which are in the shops Most women like
TO have several pocket books. That which
carries the housekeeping and marketing
money should be plain. serviceable affair,
homely and strong, and not necessarily
elaborately adorned For calling and the
carriage, and for any of the daintier uses
OF life. a more beautiful pocket book is APP
pTopriate As women seldom have pockets
erOugh in which to bestow their belong
irgs. and are compelled to carry their
pocket books in their hands. they like to
have those which do not throw discredit
upcu the rest Of their beautiful raiment.
Small leather bags which may be fast
q ed to the belt are q great convenience to
women on q shopping expedition or when
taking a short journey. These also may
be found in sizes and styles to suit any
purse
l. Is rot necessary for the woman who
has that great conye enience of life, bank
account, TO carry about very much money
IN her purse. Bills and accounts are al
ways more safely paid by check than
otherwise. and where 1t is possible for
Evening star., 1898-10-29

folds of opal-tinted chiffon-white and blue
and embarrassing the bosom and caught
with a paste buckle. The two sides Of the
waist are formed, enc of satin, the other
of jewe1ed lace. Little undula1iag taSqueS
of lace. embroidered with pearls, diamonds
and turquoises are cut in one with a Lar
row panel, which runs down the front of
the skirt to the ground. Narrow straps of
black velvet passed through paste buckles
are carried over the shoulders. the long
lace sleeves dropping to show th4 top of
the arm. Somewhere at the left Of the
cOrSage q bunch of yellow ChrySdnthe-
NUNS is to be worn.
Even warmer and more vivid in its direct
color contrasts Is a dress of black satin,
whose bodice is OF ietted and diamond-em-
brodered black net mounted on blood-red
silk. Black velvet bands used as Shouf
der straps. and below the shoulders hang
small puffs of the net-yeiled silk. Upon
the skirt the blood-red silk with its cover
ing OF sparkling net appears in a broad
band, which in the back curves high across
the hips, while in front 1t falls straieh. on
either side, defining the middle breadth.
About the waist a scrap Of black velvet is
twisted
Roses With Diamond Dew Drops.
The velvet dresses bear silent witness in
their royal splendors to the visions of
court ceremonials and stately banQuets
that have crossed the minds of tired strug-
glers for daily bread. One of rose-toned
velvet. whose pile is soft and deep as that
of fur, is mated with a dainty bodice of
Evening star., 1898-10-29
Cutting Sashends.

From the St. Louis Republic
Chiefly grenadine and Limousine ribbon
are worn now. A great deal of emphasis is
laid on the manner in which you shape
your ribbon ends. A wide, crisp ribbon
sash Will have its ends cut in a series of
five deep tooth-like indentations while
very many women cut their streamers in
hatchet shape, A swallow fork or bias
shear, SO long the only orthodox courses
in ribbon clipping, have been set aside,
and lightning edge is what many a sash
erd boasts. A lightning edge is lust a Sc
rles OF irregular jags, like the course of
those thunderbolts the active American
eagle Srasps, and a good many sashes are
shipped out to resemble bellows point,
or carved at their terminus to convey the
idea of an Indian arrowhead.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
A Shrewd Woman.

From the Boston Transcript.
When Jenerby comes home late he re-
ceives lecture from Mrs. ]. of such length
and strength that he is pretty certain to
stay out later the next night. When Hol-
lister. on the contrary, arrives at his domi-
cile at an untimely hour. Mrs. Hollister
smiles sweetly as she says: ''How fortu-
nate, Charles! To be sure, you are a little
late for dinner but you are in admirable
time for breakfast. You must be hungry
dear, so I'll set about getting it at once"
Next evening Hollister reports at an early
hour. Mrs. Hollister understands man ma
ture much better than Mrs. Jenerby does.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

rose chiffon sewn all over with rose leaves
sprinkled with diamonds.
A dress of pale pink velvet Is embroidered
halfway down the narrow skirt with
garland of small pompadour flowers in
steel, ecru and rose color. Below are two
bands of Alencon point insertion inlaid and
festOoned at each side. The corsage is
small velvet bolero flower embroidered and
chiffon fichu which fastens with a jeweled
buckle. The tight velvet sleeves come just
below the elbows and finish with lace frills
The lace overskirts worn with some
evening dresses SurpdSs in airy eXtraya
gance of fancy anything seen in recent
Evening star., 1898-10-29

of a directoire model. the double bolero is
trimmed with large buttons in dead gold.
A long sash of black taffeta and an incroy-
able cravat complete the costume, which,
like so many others, derives its chief merit
II oin 1 tine centrast OF biack ana white
ed by a Louis XIV coat of royal purple vel
vet with wide revers of green silk covered
with Jet. TWO large paste buttons adorn
the coat behind. The waistcoat is of cream
SILK, upon which a flower design is ap-
plqued In tones of green helotrope and
purple A heliotrope velvet toque Is to be
white ostrich plumes
Evening star., 1898-10-29

woman thus TO manage her money affairs
she is saved a great deal of bother and
anxiety. If one carries much money in
her purse it is best to have the bills in
large denominations, SO that they do not
fill the pocket book uncomfortably. Few
people. however, suffer from a plethora of
money; it is, unfortunately, for most
women lust the other NAV.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
Wants au.caiy rt,,ed.

At this season. when so many are seek.
ing situations, and. on the other hand. SO
many seeking employees. II is of interest
to know that advertisements under the
classiflcations Wanted Help and Wanted
Situations are inserted in The Star at a
charge OF is cents forsdfteen words.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
Wants Quickly Filled.

At this season, when SO many are seek
ing situations, and, on the other hand so
many seeking employees. it is of interest
to know that advertisements under the
classifications Wanted Help and Wanted
Situations are inserted in The Star at a
charge of Is cents for fifteen words.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

Mrs. Tiptop-'I am sorry you were not at
my reception last evening"
Mrs. Highup (coldly)-.'I received no fn-
vitation."
Mrs. Tfpto9 with affected surprise)-"In-
deed? 1t must have miscarried. L had
among my guests three foreign counts"
Mrs. Highup-'So that is where they
were? / desh ed to engage them last even
ing to wait on the table at our theater
party supper, but the employment agent
told me fhev " ere out."-New York Weekly
Evening star., 1898-10-29
was cruelty deceived

Poor MaUdi She was cruelty deceived
when she married old Gotrox."
Didn't h have any money!"
Plenty OF II: but she has learned that he
is ten years younger than he said he was
Truth.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

The merits of good lemonade should be
better appreciated. For all those troubled
with biltousness and sick headache acid
drinks are especially wholesome. Lemon
ade is improved for many tastes by adding
one tablespoonful of lime juice to a quart
of lemonade
Evening star., 1898-10-29

Sue-"The men are all aliker'
Gertrude-"Never say, die Sue. A ma
unlike all the rest may smile on you yet.
Boston Transcript.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

81 don't believe" said the miliionaire,s
wife, regretfully, that our son-in-law has
any business ability"
Business ability." exclaimed the Million
aire. Huh! He married our only daueh-
ter didn't he?"-Chicaeo Post.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

Maud-'Tm a little uneasy in my mind.
Ned asked me to marry him, and / told
him / migat some day. Now, would you
cali that a promise?'
Marie-"No: L should call ii a threat
Puck
Evening star., 1898-10-29
AT HER EXPENSE.

And remember, Bridget, there are two
things must insist upon-truthfulness and
obedience"
''Yis. mum, and when you tell me to tell
the ladies you're out when you're in, which
shall ii be, mum?'-Yonkers Statesman.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

All Washington an Audience.
The Stars Wanted Help and Situations"
columns are carefully read by thousands
daily. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

Young Mrs. Styles-"Men are so different
after MARRIAGE"
Miss Singleton-"So I've heard; but why
do you say it now?'
Young Mrs. Styles-''Why, at my request
Charles willingly gave up going TO the war;
but, IL you'll believe st, he shows no iT-
clination to give up his club for my sake"
Boston Transcript.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
AT HIS EXPENSE.

"Pearsons minds all gone. He smokes
cigarettes"
"Yes, but his mind was all gone about
the time he began. an.''-Chicago Record.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26

Ex-State Senator William Joseph Biggy, who was yesterday appointed by Governor Budd to fill the unexpired term of office of Registrar, made va cant by the appointment of William M. Hinton to the office of Railroad Com missioner, is a Native Son. He was born in this city in 1859, and is there fore in his thirty ninth year. He was educated at St. Mary's College and first came prominently before the pub lie during the Democratic reorganiza- tion movement in 1892, when he was nominated for the office of, State Sena- tor by that body and receiving the in dorsement of the Traffic Association was elected and took an active part in the sessions of the Legislature of 1S93 and 1895. His majority was TAO in a Republican district.
 In the early part of the session of 1892 he introduced a bill for the erection of a public building in San Francisco, to be used for State offices, calling for an appropriation of s300,000. This bill passed both houses of the Legislature. but was finally killed by the veto Of