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Evening star., 1898-12-17
BEDsTEADs AND BEDDING.
The Furnishings of the SIeepfDu.
Room Should De Well Considered.


From the Philadelphia Times
When we furnish a bed room the b.B
ought certainly TO be the first considera-
tton. but until quite recently it has b.es
the one thing which has suffered the most
from neglect. The bedstead seemed aluoef
to defy any sort OF aesthetic treatment. Al
ter we had discarded the old four-poster On
the score of its unhealthiness. we went n
the other extreme and adopted the metal
structure, which, when Of hrass and orna-
mented with fantastic patterns al foot ana
mead became vulgarly aggressive. and WAS
only to be tolerated when Il had at least
ne merit OF simplicity with plain rails and
devoid of ornament
fof years we continued to spol other
wise WCll-furnished bed rooms with this
bedstead, which had not the sligbtsst com
htCtlon as regards style or design with any
oi lts surroundings. until the idea that ID
Mds luGicfously out OF place daWnod upon
US ana the possibility Of a bedstead af
once artistic and hygienic began to I.
recognized. The result is most sai{sf5r-
toIy' Tor now we can have a bcdsteag an
,,e oiie same same WooH and style as the suite: *
cur room Is furnished with Chipp,nt8i
we can have a Chppeudule bedsTcaa. IN
Win sheraton. a Sheraton design. or n
win ordinary modern furniture il can stin
os Hlaue 70 correspond but without any one
ei the oid faults which made the old wood
bedStead 50 unpopular
rms row one is fitted with iron sides
winch are dropped into dovetails al he'd
ana ana loot in the same manner exactly as
tiIost C uI metal, THIS leaving ali parts free
Tor uuSung. 1t was the wooden batIo,,
ana the a" kward joints which formed lodu-
nlehls Tor dust and these being done away
WIN, there can be no objection To a wood
eosleau "hlch, without doubt. proves a
decorative addition to A UeII-ftIrpisb,J
room. Just az important as the bedstoad
- the bedding thereof. and few OF us can
say that We are Indifferent to the luxury
u IsaIlE comfortable bed; hut this. 20 a
great extent. has to be left to the decision
VI the occupant Some people prefer beds
VI an aaamantine hardness others of an
extreme Softncss. As a rule. hoyey,r =
srod spring mattress, with a wool and hair
mattress upon it, viii be found eenerall,
satisfactory. and prove as soft a bed as ann,
one need wish for "'''
Evening star., 1898-12-17
CANDY EATING.
Some Important Truths About This
AlI-Important Subject.

From Harpcrs BaZar.
To the average child there are two de-
lights so great that the sophisticated man
or woman of the world can hardly compre-
hend the bliss they cause. One is to eat
ice cream; the other, to eat candy. One
woman confesses that when she was
small girl and was told that heaven was
place of absolute bIlss, she instantly de-
cided in her own mind that in that place
there would be gallon freezers of ice cream
always standing open. and that the trees
would bear on their branches, and drop
upon the ground below, thousands of cam
dies.
IL is a pity that an article whose wise
use gives much pleasure and works so
little harm as does good candy should have
been abused until it has become an evil.
Some parents feel that to keep their chill
dren in health they must forbid them to eat
candy at any time, while other parents per-
init it to be deVoured in such quantities
that their ignorance can be their only ex-
cuse for the SIN of allowing such indul-
gence Dentists and physicians unite in the
opinion that pure candy, eaten in proper
quantities and at proper times, can do a
We'll child no harm. Good candy may be
now procured from many dealers, the puri
ty of whose bonbons has justly won for
them reputation. Let the mother buy
these candies and portion them out to her
ntne ones, few at time. and always
rlght arter substantial meal. One mother
calls her boys and girls to her room every
day after their simple but hearty MONDAY
dinner and gives to each a few simple can
dies, such as cream peppermints chocolate
creams and maple creams. Nut bonbons
are never allowed. The children are satis-
he'd with this method OF taking their
goodies. and teeth and digestion are not
impaired by the practice. OF course If a
child Is not well the candy Is not allowed
for this mother believes more in diet than
in drugs
One morning, in the heat of this summer
was riding in a street car, when a father
entered, carrying in his arms pale, wasted
girl of three years of age. The mother fol-
lowed. Had the child's eyes been closed
she would have looked if she were al
ready dead instead OF dying of marasmus
In one birdlike claw Of hand she clutched
a bright pink cocoanut cake. When the
father sat down she dropped her heavy
head to his shoulder and lifted the pink
atrOcity to her bloOdless lips, where it
slowly but steadily disappeared. The tired
mother sighed anXiousiy.
She amt ate a bit for breakfast this
day. she complained to her husband
on, well, was the hopeful reply She'll
be all right when 1t gets cooler weather"
by which time she will be in another
world. said l. to my indignant self, land
she is hurried there by those who would
sacrifice all to save her life"
Evening star., 1898-12-17
GEMS TO BE WORN.
An Aufhoritiye and Valuable Opinion
on the subject.

Prom The London Nail.
Pearls are most certainly the favorite
gems Of the moment, and are a profitable
investment, for. though they are rising in
price daily, they Will go very much higher
and mount steadily. too. says one of the
most noted jewellers firms in London. The
rage for pearl ropes created a demand. and
now collars are as eagerly asked for The
price of a necklet Of five rows matching in
size and color is about So 800, or ST. 500 a
string, counting in this the value of the
diamond clasp at the back of the ornament
For a pair of black pearls TO match per
fectly, the price might he as high as So 900
IOr the TWO single pearls, while one alone
would only be 81, 800 The reason of such
an astonishing fact IS that black pearls are
exceedingly dIihcult TO match perfectly as
TO size and color
Chains of diamonds are exceedingly
smart and are set in rims of silver, each
stone separately. Very high up indeed
second 10 pearls, are emeralds, i'll the csti-
nation Of society.
A good large single emerald, suitable for
a ring or the center stone of diamond
pendant. would cost 81 900. A single ruby
of the precious pigeons blood color would
$1,IJO
Among rings the marquise shape. COM
posed OF one stone, is d novelty likely to
become very modish. 1t used to be worn
on the index AnSer- but is now not liked on
that one. since its appearance is awkward
and affected. The wedding ring has not al
tered materially IN shape for some time
1t should be neither very broad nor very
narrow to be smart. a medium size is the
correct one.
Engagement rings are taking no special
technically called. is very new and most
elegant: the gold circIet meets, and the
ends cross in front, both being encrusted
with pearls and diamonds.
Since pearls are superstitiOusly held to
signify tears, they are by some people
deemed uUtuekE the brtrgthal balpp
opalS are so frequently asked for that in
the opinion Of those in authority they are
at last really lifted out of the slough of dis
pleasure into which public opinion once
lhrUst them.
Ladies well as gentlemen greatly like
beast and bird jewelry. There was a very
large demand for live tOrtOises a little time
ago in Paris, worn by smart women on
their cOrsages. The tiny creatures carried
on their backs Il cage Of gold set with
jewels which flashed they crept about
chained 10 their captOr's dress
In England the idea did not take: II was
deemed too grisly and grim but a tortoise
brooch set with a mass of diamonds and
realistic enough 10 please any one is an
other favorite. In the shooting season
pheasant, partridge, hare and grouse
brooches and scarf pins are in demand
Bracelets are flexible or they are not the
latest idea, and are set with gems an
round, some with rubies. some with dia-
monds, some with turquiSes, some with a
variety of stone. A necklet will often so be
constructed that II can easily be taken
apart and worn as two bracelets All tiaras
are so formed.
Evening star., 1898-12-17
Fancy Hair Ornaments.
From the woman's Home Companion.

FROM the Woman's Home Companion
The high-back comb is edging its way
again in fashions favor, and is seen both
plain and In elaborate decoration Of jewels.
cut steel. pierced silver and gold. Side
combs will not be downed, and their de-
signs grow more intricate and beautiful
with each importation. Speaking of hair
ornaments, there is nothing more modestly
ornamental and pretty than the stiffIy wired
bow knots that are SO much worn now
for both full and semi-dress They are
worn, too, for the theater in place of a
small bonnet, but take on larger proper
tions than those intended for hair decora.
ton alone.
Evening star., 1898-12-17
in the case of the lace nowadays it requires

in the case of the lace nowadays 1t requires
an expert to tell the difference.
For dinners at home, card parties and oc-
casfons of that sort one industrious girl
has resurrected from an old trunk her
mothers polonaise of lace, which was part
of a treasured trousseau.
1t has no fullness whatever In the sleeves,
and they only reach the elbow. So far so
good. But its original wearer was more
slender than her athletic daughter and the
garment will not meet in front although 1t
requires taking in over the hips and in the
back on account of the full paniers with
which it was made, and in order to adapt
1t to our present sheathike casing. The
ambitious renovatOr of this bit of old lace
has made a little waist of nile green peau
de sole. 10 is low-necked affair with a
Evening star., 1898-12-17

"dSl lite SlUlllaT OsCOTdtlOUS are uSSQ
on the shoulder caps and sleeves.
In Rosebud Patterns.
Children's party dresses are sometimes
silks in dainty stripes and rosebud patterns,
sometimes of novelty goods in silk and
wool. and sometimes of colorsd net, trim
med with narrow satin ribbons. Dance
dresses for the tiny tots are made of taffeta
and wash silks; but liberty woods. crepe
de chine and light colored cashmeres are
also used.
For Christmas party of very small chill
dren Is little gown Of white China silk,
accordion plated, with little empire over
bodice of white satin covered with lace
dotted here and there with silver spangles.
Though not 50 universally employed as
last season, there is enough tinsel,- even
when the bills come in, that ali that glitters
is not gold
Bright Red Silk and Net.
For the Christmas gathering of a dane
ing class is q dress of bright red net over
red taffeta- The skirt, of a length for a
girl of fourteen, Is finished at the bottom
with three narrow ruches of the net, and
is circled higher up with graduated rows
of red satin ribbon. The full blouse waist
is cut square at the neck and edged with
more ruches The sleeves come to the
elbows. There is sash of broad red satin
ribbon.
A trife more grown-up is a frock Of
white bengaline, trimmed with lace in
sertion and puffs of pink chiffon.
The handSomeSt coats for children are
made of ribbed and plain velvets, benga-
lines and corded silks. Next to these come
those of smooth-finished cloths, Venetian
cloths and camers hair Even for the
smallest sizes of these garments, the cir
Evening star., 1898-12-17

T Is NOT AN EN-
,iting occupation to
sit at a window. peg
ging at a typewriter.
but It gives a large
acquaintance wit h
children.
OF the babies / see
nothing in the cold
est weather, the fur
robes that fill their
carriages leayinS 9
only the outline of
head or white cap
visible.
Evening star., 1898-12-17
An Imposition.

1t Is imposition the public that manufacturers should
be allowed alum into baking powder without saving
the label.
The socaled cheap" baking powders of alum
They have to be they could not be sold the price
These powders sold powders II they were
housekeepers would not buy them ALL
Manufacturers of powders can afford to be
and frank with the public for universally
recognized the wholesome ingredient making quick
raising preparations
Ceveands baking powder has been In market for over
quarter OF and has always been pure cream of
tartar On the label of each printed plainly the name of
every ingredient used.
Evening star., 1898-12-17

marked yet they follow the movement in
skirts have less fullness and the circular
flounce is as universal as elsewhere.
A little girl of ten who has a flock Of
cousins coming home from the far east Is
being made fine to meet them and Santa
Claus. Her trousseau includes dull red
cashmere dress, fine and soft, and made
with sheer white lawn yoke, tucked by
| hand and crossed with lines of black velvet
ribbon. A triple bolero of black velvet is
edged with narrow white lace insertion
which also trims the little caps on the
shoulders and the velvet sleeves. A velvet
overdress, open in front, is lace-bordered
and hangs from folded velvet waistband
The combination Of colors-black white
and reds as popular for children as their
elders BY the substitution of velveteen
for velvet the expense of this frock could
be lessened without detracting from its ap-
pearance.
Dark Blue and Red.
Another effective and picturesque dress
fer the same child is of blue serge, and has
the semblance of an overskirt. formed by
a trimming of bright red moire ribbon
threaded through straps of cloth. The
waist has belt breteles and sleeves show
ing the same decoration.
For younger sister, possibly five years
of age, is a very short bsue cashmere dress
with pointed revers about the shoulders
trimmed with narrow white braid. From
below the revers hangs a frill of white silk,
the belt being of white silk also. This
dress is made with the popular gufmpc
neck, and the waist has two box pleats in
front, two at the back, and is plain at the
sides.
Another finish for the Euimpe neck would
he narrow ruches of plaid velvet ribbon.
For the silk fIIlls many people would sub
Evening star., 1898-12-17

The single eye glass is the latest fashion
among pretty girls in London. Seated con-
spicuously in the front of a box at the
opera the other evening, charming,
smartly attired girl attracted much atten-
tion by the calm survey which she made
of the house through her monocle She was
so expert with the eye glass that she did
not even need string to hold it.
This, however, is not an insulated case.
Hundreds of up-to-date girls are now wear
ing single eye glasses, some of them in the
semi-privacy of the family, IL Is true. but
others openly in the street.
Evening star., 1898-12-17

dollars a day, on the ornately trimmed
gowns or this era are graphically related
wherever the subject of trimmed gowns
comes up. One woman in this town, who
lives In hotel, and is therefore Obliged to
pay for the meals of her sewing women.
has decided that 1t would not cost much
more to have her gowns made by Redfern
than she has had to pay this winer havins,
them made at home, after counting in ali
the items of expense.
Stylish Lace Coats.
If you happen to have a lace coat of any
sort, wear it. If you have none, study
ways and means until you do Eight two
pound boxes of French candy will buy one
which will be of great comfort and service
all this winter. and will no doubt be re-
modelled at some future time. These coats
may be either long or short, although the
very newest are quite long in the back. reg
ular polonaises, without the paniers. These
jackets are often made of black and white
lace combined which makes it feasible tn
combine two sorts of old lace IL one has
not enough Of one. In fact, the Iaces are
endless. and it is the age Of good imifa-
tions, so one need not feel envious of her
fortunate sister who appears In real Irish
point. The sentiment Of the true woman
viii always be in favor of real lace. ster-
ling silver, and fax instead Of cotton but
Evening star., 1898-12-17
Fine TucLing and shirring,

The cording and tucking which are such
feature of separate waists, and of gowns.
too. for that matter, is an item to be con-
sdered in making over gowns or in making
new ones. 1t is slow work and amounts
to quite an item in having remodeling done
at home. The woes of women who employ
dressmakers at home, from two to three
Evening star., 1898-12-17
At the Burlesque.

From Life.
Mr.. Jack-'Isn't that skirt dancer q
peach?"
Mrs. Jack-"I should say she was more
like brown sugar; very sweet, but coarse
a little on color, and decidedly unrefined' >
Evening star., 1898-12-17
Fur and Lace Trimmed,

A dainty example Is coat of white cord
ed silk with deep cape smoked in points
about the neck and trimmed with lace
and beaver fur. A coat of gray-green vel
vet has a wide rever collar of white silk
edged with a ruffis of the silk, and turn
ing back from a N-shaped vest decorated
with lace medallions. A coat of duh blue
velvet has its collar edged with swans
down and trimmed with beautiful applique
designs in white silk.
Most of the extremely "fussy" coats are
for the youngest members of the house
hold. For the older girls palmer garments
with triple shoulder capes edged with fur
bands or piping, are better style.
Evening star., 1898-12-17

II fifteen years Russia has sent 624O00
persons TO Siberia, fully 100000 relatives
OF prisoners having accompanied the exiles
OF their own free will.
Evening star., 1898-12-17

Copyright, 1898, by John BriSben waIker)
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, December 16, 1895.
Evening star., 1898-12-17

surplice effect. the soft folds of the sur
plice going down to the waist in folds
Across these folds the lace waist will be
held in place by dark green velvet straps
with tiny bows, and thus the old changes
into the new.
With this waist there is to be worn a
skirt of black peau de sole. with the long
graceful 1ounce, as shown in the illustra-
ticn. The separate skirts of the present
are long, clinging and graceful. They are
of black satin. peau de sole or even black
cloth elaborately braided. They all fit like
gloves across the hips, and the very newest
button in the front
Evening star., 1898-12-17

4 N- tlEleSt TOT OF my acquaintance can
walk. with difficulty; but the minute the
organ grinders turn into the street-man
snd woman, swarthy. bent wheeling a ma
chine so small as to be contained in
child's toy wagon-a house door opens and
a smart nurse deposits on the sidewalk a
bundle of white coat, furs. lace and granny
bonnet. which begins to kick clumsily,
comicaIly. in recognition of dance tune.
About once a minute the tiny tot topples
and is set right, only TO repeat the per-
formance with variations
\ one-legged Frenchman who sings the
MarseiIlaise TO the accompaniment of a
Tyheezy accordion has been trying for
share in the kIOndike represented by tho
ttny tot, but without success. About him
hoCk the school children, good to look Il
in their warm winter colOrs-deep red CASH
meres. plaid work of all sorts, especially
gay sorts. bright velveteens and cordu-
roys and brilliant velvet coats, red and
blue.
One girl-the joy Of my Hfe-wears a
striped silk Neapolitan fshernan's cap
pulled over the crown Of a soft blue felt,
much winter visitors wear them at
Capri and Sorrento, except that in Italy
the hat, instead of felt, is Les horn straw
Others go pIowIEg through the snow in
pointed caps, red and brown, ike Christ
mas elves and gHOmes.
\ Iauk girl, ali legs lOoks-a block away
like page boy III a court procession.
with her school bag sIung ss,silnlse across
her shoulder and hanging tU The hem OF
her dress IN reu str=,iiners.
Another, fresh from convent school in
Nice, mas not returned TO pronounced
American dudS dS'-phrdSe dear to 5UuIe tour
isis and tTdveieTs-Dut goes dtInure IN
S-Ta5GH black 1TUCk and yyIIJe hat like a
proper llttte French woman. Yesterday this
node. 80 lar reIaAcu To treat her doll 10
4 rtit on her blcyCIe. ''HIclut;l pacInIl.l''-
i4,'Is one, little oue-''sic SUM- she chatter
eG 10 It-poor French, but good, mUtherIy
advice ana good Nice palols.
Wan the httIe treuchwOman was the
qusIutest enid N The nvlshDorhoOd. like
one ~ Mary +. Wilkins Ulu-iasnIUlIeu New
England maIdens, wItn sutsLli serious Lace
ana pam, quet-cuIOreu dresses tnat yet
nave something OF the grace ana pIctur-
vSqurnrss OF Nate Greeuaway.
Hygienic and smart.
Some of the girls wear gymnasium suits
skirt and boomers, occasionally divided
skirts. like bicycle suts-to and from
school and these of all the youngsters have
jOliest times.
am always little sorry for the girls
Oe twelve or tnerea bouts the freedom OF
tne limbs Is checked so suddenly. Twelve
seems To mark the dividing line between
tie short dress, which, tins winter looks
shorter lhaH ever, and the longer gown
which ape JNlI-up dress in being longer
than usual.
Een 1 20 out to 9Th avenue and see the
school parade there l am sOrrier yet; the
girls STOW up so young and the little maid
ems VINO cannot sport The fine clothes. the
watches ana JcWelry of the rest. or whose
mothers refuse 10 turn them Into Young
4adles, suffer 50 many pangs that are un-
necessary.
II Is not possible, though. to be melan-
choIy over the pretty things that are max
ing for the Christmas festivities The sea-
sens changes in childrens styles for prom
Grade. church and party dresses are NOT
Evening star., 1898-12-17

A poor man Is discontented because he
can't get what he wants-a rich man, be-
cause he can't want what he gets-Puck.
Evening star., 1898-12-17

II you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
Evening star., 1898-12-17

cular flounce Is employed just for the
richest of long coats for women. For quite
young children pretty design has a skirt
and waist, with belt, sash and deep collar
covered with trimming
Evening star., 1898-12-17
Skillf1I and Patient.

The renovator Of the lace polonaise above
described is something of a genius in her
particular line and nothing comes amiss.
1t Is needless to say she is patient and has
plenty of time, for making over requires
much planning, cleaning, pressing, basting
and other disagreeable tasks. She had
bottle-green bicycle suit which she no long
er needed, but she did need a cloth coat
and skirt to wear shopping and walking.
The bicycle skirt was fitted snugly over the
Lips and cut off uniform length just be-
low the knees. On this was put an UNI
brefla fiounce of black felt, on which were
stitched rows upon rows Of green felt. The
skirt is unique and distinctive and is copied
in the Illustration. The coat was not so
hard to remodel The sleeves were made
very small by taking out almost all the
fullness and simply putting in two straight
darts at the top, which made the little full
ness left stand out. The plaits in the back
were made smaller and industry was re-
warded by necessary and artistic gown.
Evening star., 1898-12-17
Pretty Waist Model.

One of the prettiest waists seen this year
had white yoke. The body of the waist
was of violet taffeta, and instead of being
slit at the side TO show the white of the
yoke continuing to the waist, according to
favorite model, on either side was wide
purple ribbon. ending on the yoke in a true
lovers knot, and on the waist line in a
small rosette. In the back instead of stop
ping at the waist line. the ribbon fell in
long ends over the skirt. The lavender
waist shown in one of the illustrations with
the lattice work of velvet ribbon is very
new and most effective.
Burnt orange, turquoise and bright red
all with yokes or vests of white to relieve
them, are among the favorite colors in
waists sent over by our Partisan cousins
But the creation OF all their workshops
came over the other day. 1t was waist of
row upon row of pink tulie, over pink silk,
of course, corded with white. 1t will not
be surpassed this season, and it is doubt
less whether its perishable beauty will be
equaled MABEL BOYD.
Evening star., 1898-12-17
In. Rosebud Patterns.

waist lire. Similar decorations are used
on the shoulder caps and sleeves.
Evening star., 1898-12-17

The newest tea tables for the drawing
room come now with an oval glass remov-
able tray on the top. The tables are of
mahogany with plain inlay. The lower
upper shelf, which holds the tray for the
cups and saucers. On either end of the
tray are handles, which make it easy of
removal and carriage