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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-10-07

Main line trains arrive and depart from
Spokane rs follows: No 1. west
bound, arrives at S:l5 and departs at
S:SS O'Clock p. m; No. =, east bound,
? arrives at ESQ and departs at zoo
a. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08
CAROLINE WETHERELL.


1t is an Gndeniable fact that the ma
jority of men prefer short women to
tall ones. Perhaps this is because they
like to be looked up to-at all events by
the fair seX-and it is only natural for
them TO prefer the girl who, IN her little
caressings and fascinating loverlike
ways. has. on account OF her shortness,
TO look up at him for the purpose OF
peering into his lovelt eyes. Tall wo-
men are usually diguified and appear to
scorn kit!enish ways. and although
they manage TO draw admiration it ia
rather of the awe inspiring kind.
No doubt owing TO the smallness OF
stature and pretty. playful ways. men
give TO little women more petting than
the tall, dignified woman demands. The
lovers oft repeated expression, You
little darling" could hardly be applied
to the very tall girl without tickling the
risbiities of those who overheard It.
This is certainly very hard and looks
like a punishment for being TALL but
who can help her stature? 1t is a fact,
too, that men are rather shy about ap-
preaching tall women because of the
restraint which they feel but cannot
explain. They are under the impression
why, 1t is hard to teli--that tall wo-
men are built to be commanders. and
they are in their natural element when
left alone in their reserved dignity and
musings in their lonely wanderngs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08

ciel blue. Dark lines encircle the waist
and fade upward to the square cut
opening. A dark band also hens the
skirt, growing fainter as it nears the
belt. In this modistic triumph an over
skirt is suggested, consisting of three
draperies edged in black velvet.
From the same source learn that the
fashionable close fitting skirt, which
molds the form to the knee. widening
about the feet. hugs more tightly.
glory in Mr.. Bagbys musical morn
ings at the Astoria. Aunt Hetty re-
proves me when 1 grow ecstatic over
them and counsels me to save my emo :
lions for more fitting occasions" 1t is
pardonable enthusiasm. Not only does
one hear fine singing. but sees style.
Whenever there's "a dearth of items in
my notebook ! HE me to the "B. NJ"
Bagby musicale). confident there'll be
something worth while. I'm seldom dis
appointed.
Aunt Hetty disapproves the high
priced tickets of admission, which &c
counts for much.
This week the new handshake pre-
scented Itself for consideration. Bend the
elbow and carry the right hand forward
until 1t Is on parallel line with the
chest. Upturn the palm TO receive the
''S's'i - 'eiiN' 6iNiiE Al III III pressure
rather than a vigorous shake The
movements are graceful and decided
improvement upon the pump handle"
style lately in vogue.
This same day Amalia Kussner fur
nished an object lesson for slim women.
Miss kussner dresses her svelte form to
perfection. Her exquisltely simple frocks
reveal every delicate line. making no at
tempt TO build up the petite figure by
frou frou effects. The ensemble is adj
mirabie. After the programme she be-
came the center of attraction. Every
body wanted to hear the miniature
painters own version of the academy
row. Miss Kussner explained briefly.
Twas all because her portraits were
badly hung, and by reason of this she
felt justified in removing her exhibit.
We still think we were cheated OF de-
tails in this aristocratic controversy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08

Since Christmas I've heard little else
discussed except her book and $50 call
ed) impudence. There has been n
tempest in the teapot" over Mrs. Vans
New Workers of the Nineteenth Cen
tury." Some OF those whose names
have been omitted are naughty and ST.
lent. Others openly avow a contempt
for the undertaking.
1t is Mrs. Vans intention to issue n
volume for six consecutive years deal
ing with 20 families and their offshoots
in each. She claims there are but 12O
first families" of New York. The
descendants of these or members by
marriage now number 1000 Neither
Astors nor Goulds are mentioned. Mrs.
George Vanderbilt. nee Dresser, is the
only member of this large and wealthy
family on the eligible list.
The pedigree Of those figuring in
fashionable society has been Il fuscinat
ing study for Mrs. Van. 1t has taken
her two years TO construct the volume
just published. Hereafter II in doubt
as to your identity consult the new
oracle. 1 shall neve: forget Mrs. VANS
reception some few years ago, at which
she introduced her sons to society one
still alludes 10 it as "Johnsie and Har-
MICS debut party"
The book will be to Americans what
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08
Love In LapIand.

When young Laplander Is In love
with a girl. he and she run race. He
is heavily handicapped, SO that she may
him he cannot propose again. OF course
she suffers herself to be overcome If
she cares for him. but the consent of
her parents must be obtained before
she can be married. The law of the
land is very strict on this point, and in
oldcn times the man was subject TO
capital punishment If he married with
out the consent of the girls parents.
After n Laplander has chosen q bride
he sends her a present of a girdle,
ring and quantity OF brandy. He goes
as far as the door of her hut, but re-
mains outside until invited to enter.
when n bumper OF brandy Is offered to
the girls father. If he drinks 1t. 1t Is
i sign he consents to the marriage. and
the young lover then promises to give
the girl some clothes and pays q sum of
money. generally 100 copper dollars.
down on the spot. This of course Is
remnant of marriage by purchase.
which in primitive times succeeded
marriage by capture.
Banns are published once in lap
land. and the marriage ceremony is
very short. The bride wears her hair
loose and has Il gold band round her
head. Her presents and her dowry are
generally reindeer, and she and her
bridegroom remain with her parents
FOR n year after marriage.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08
Economy In bridal Presents.

'It is scarcely the right thing" said
Il young bride. ito look gift horse in
the mouth. and yet it's hard not to
5pe1li ones MIND or q matter or this
kind. 1t does seem to me that people
might think awhile before buying we'd
ding presents. [ am sure IL they had
done so 1 would never have received
seven cruet stands. What in the world
am l to do with them all? 1 can only
use one at time or at the most two
Now. what is TO become of the other
five? It's just too perpleSing for any
thing. II l could only show them. it
wouldn't be so bad. but can't even do
that"
Dear me. don't know why you
should worry over such little thing
as that" observed her sister, who had
been married nine years. Those extra
cruet stands VIII come in handy by and
by. Select the one you want to keep
and then put tho others carefully away.
Whenever any OF your friends marry.
let 4 cruet stand be your gift. It'll save
you lots OF money. When I was mar
-ied. l received four fish knives among
my presents. 1 was cross until some
one gave me the hint that have just
given you. ana then I was happy. 1t
wasn't long before 1 had made good
use OF three fish knives"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08
Copyright, 1881

Jean de Reszke and Pol Plancon must
look to their laurels If they'd retain
&. o!nage. The tickle matinee girl is about
TO transfer her affections. Jean some
what dampened the ardor of his Amer
lean admirers when he took unto him
self an English wife. Plancon, the in
comprehensive. Is too difficult, declares
Il woman hero worshiper.
new star appears upon the horizon.
TO the matinee girl new god is born.
lie is Herr Van Rooy.
Van Rooy made his debut in oval
kuerie." essaying the role of Wotan.
Both press and public pronounce him
the finest operate basso New York has
ever known.
Today the matinee maid is pelting
him with roses. Tomorrow she will be
praying for his autograph. Next week
she'll be begging for a lock of his hair,
and. If all signs do not fail. before the
md of a month writing sonnets to his
eyes.
Theater habitues also have a new
beauty over which 10 rave. She appears
IN Anthony Hopes Rupert of Hent-
aau." This new idol of the Manhattan
man is n unique celebrity. To her no
titled foreigner has paid court, nor does
she enjoy the distinction of being num-
hered among the footliGht acquaintance
OF his royal highness. the Prince of
Wales. Her jewel box sports neither
priceless stones nor appropriated coat
Of arms.
she is just an everyday American, n
familiar type of the refined woman
With honesty of purpose. Besides be-
ing an actress, she's an artists model.
This is the girl whom Gibson has made
famous in some recent pictures.
Her name-JObyna Rowland.
She comes from the great west and
looks every inch n Princess Flavia.
All hail, l say, to the American ac-
tress! Three cheers for our patriotic
chappies!
I've done the playhouses quite thor
oughly In the past fortnight. Among
other things l conclude that members
of the Drew family gain in popularity
with each succeeding generation.
Ethel Barrymore. John Drew's niece.
Is conceded to be the best groomed if
not the most beautiful of young stage
women of this day. To share honors
with her charming cousin comes pref
~ Georgia Mendum. Louisa Drew's To-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08

we'll known actress and singer who saw
them tried to obtain similar chain
ut every jewelers. in New York. but in
vain. The turquoises were given to
their present owner by her husband.
an old army officer. who found them
one time when out with scouting par
~ in New Mexico. They were in an old
cave once used either as Il place of In
dian worship or burial.
This same woman has strands OF
white and yellow topaEes and curiously
carved chains from the orient. each
bead scented and representing prayer
to Allah. There are among them pearls.
coral, amethysts. sarnets. ultramarines,
beryls and all sorts of stones. She has
made the collection of jewels her faf.
and her position and income have en-
abled her to crafty her taste literally.
Until long chains became so fashiona-
BILE these jewels were most often kept in
cases in safe deposit vaults. Now, how
ever. their owners pretty daughter Is
the envied of all her friends. for her
fan. lorEnette and purse can boast each
of a different chain every day in the
week for several weeks and such chains
as none OF them can approach in value
or beauty.
CAROLINE WETHERELL.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08
Daisy Nay Writes
Of the
Newest Society Idols.
Of the

year-old daughter. direct from convent
to stage. Her debut was made in
Catherine"
A knowledge of stageand affairs l
ma TO be stock I'm trade" The few
polite phrases complied for convention
al conversation do not engage the I'M
divided attention of anybodys hest
young man. With these facts fresh in
my mind / hailed with delight an OPP
portunity to meet and talk with Mon
sieur G. / profited thereby. and let me
tell you, girls. don't ever neglect n like
chance. He was a mine of informu-
tion-Eossped as glibly as your most
taikative neighbor. What more need 1
say?
One of you may recall Cholly's hasty
departure from your box when he
espied Algy down stairs. Well, 1t was
Monday, IL you remember, the night of
new plays. Algy had visited four the
aters and dropped in at the opera TO
tell all the others who were prevented
from so doing by engagements about
the hits" He had discovered who
owned the prettiest ankles in the chorus
and The cost of the new danseuse's jon
quill polonaise. | was near and over
heard.
Speaking of things theatrical reminds
me oil some Bernhardt news. The divine
Sara must surely secrete in her belong
ings "a fountain of youth" Word is
cabled from the continent, "She looks
younger than she did five years ago"
This seems incredible, but Bcrnhardt's
process OF rejuvenation may be WORTH
~ classed among this century's won
ders. Her new theater is spoken of as
"howling success" She will visit the
United States in 1899 on another final
farewell tour" Her most striking car
riage costume is of white cloth. cut a la
princessc. She wears n marvellous fur
boa around her neck, so long that the
small sable heads attached to each end
OF the fluffy garland trail upon the
ground.
Frequenters OF the French capital are
fond of Rejane. In the matter of dress
she invariably accentuates the artistic
instinct. All Europe is discussing her
clothes. notably an evening gown she
wears in LIE Calico" 1t is OF mousse
line de sole, which bespeaks an era OF
ultramarine blue. The gown in qucs-
ton is n study in color and form. The
material is variegated shading from a
deep blue one sees IN Murllos pictures
OF the Virgins mantle into the palest
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08

was the prevailing color tone. The pic
ture represented fragile. cocklesheIl
boat garlanded with flowers. over which
Dan Cupid presided. This painting
formed the central one OF series In
which winged Cupids and nymphs play.
ed prominent parts. The central one
was painted on a shell shaped medal.
lion frinGed with silvery seaweed. Will
softly colored shells at the base. Al
the corners graceful nymphs sported
upon the foam crested water. this be-
ing depicted with a marvellous natural.
ness.
Some OF the newest gauze fans are
made in shell shape. painted with fora
designs and brilliantly spangled
Black fans appliqued with white lace
copies of the empire and antique fans
are those most in demand.
y suitable fan for half mourning
would be one of black gauzc ornament
ed with conventional design of steel
scquins the black sticks also Glittering
with the metal.
y dainty Louis XIV fan Is POLITICALLY
lovely, with its hand painted apple bios
SONS and white sticks silver studded.
To hold the costly fans now being
shown in the shops are any number of
fashionable long chains. Some OF these
are of pearls and gold and silver beads
interset with turquoises. others of to-
PAGES, coral or the less expensive gems.
The chains are often of gold ana silver
alone, wrought into many fancitul pat
terms. Strings ef tepazes. garntt-+. rrrrr-
eralds. sapphires, etc, are sometimes
strung upon gold chains. For those
who cannot afford the real jewels and
will not wear limitations are bands OF
black velvet ornamcnted with tiny
clasps of cut steel.
Not every woman is so fortunate rs 4
certain New York clubwoman who pos
scsses at least 20 of these long neck
chains from which to suspend the far
or lorgnette. One of them is of larg,
blue green turquoises. each as large
and round as a hickory nut. They hav,
not their duplicates in the country. a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08
Of Ipterest
o Women.

One of the standing pillars Of stone.
The stones OF Stenes," in the Orkney
islands. seems to have had q romantic
history.
Through the upper part round hole
was cut. through which it is presumed
the sacrificiai victim was tied, but in
later times it was put to other uses.
Hither many pair of lovers resorted and
by joining hands through this ring
plishted their troth forever-a pledge OF
love which was to them as sacred as q
marriage VOW.
The Scottish Society of Antieuarians
gives the following explanation of the
ceremony:
when the parties had agreed to mar
ry, they repaired to the Temple of tho
Moon, where the woman, in the pres
ence Of the man. fell down on her knees
and prayed to the god whom they ad-s
dressed on this occasion that he would
enable her to perform all the promises.
ana obligations she had made and was
to make to the young man present.
After which they both went to the
Temple OF the Sun. where the man
prayed in like manner before the wo-j
man.
They then went to the stone of Odin,
and. the man being on one side and the
woman on the other. they took hold of
each others right hand through the
hole in it and swore to be constant and
faithful to each other"
Orkney people paid great respect to
this stone Of Odin. and when visiting it
were in the habit of depositing a pres
cnt of bread and cheese or rag,
1t was believed that IL young child
was passed through the hole it would
never shake with the palsy of old age.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08
A Greek opinion on women.

The Greek philosopher Aristippus was
once asked by friend what sort of q
woman he ought to choose for a wife.
His answer was: IT cannot recom-
mend any sort, for ie she Is fair she
viii deceive you; IL plain, you will dis
like her. II she Is poor, she will ruin
you; Ii rich, you will be her slave. Il
she is clever, she will desplse you; IL
ignorant, she will bore you. and IL she
is spiteful she will torment you.'
Perhaps this opinion of the Greek
sage should be taken with grain of
salt, as the great thinkers of Greece en-
tertained such perverse notions of wo-
mans character that the question was
actually raised among them whether
women had souls.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08
Keeping the Lady For Him.

They have n regulation at certain
free library by which any member
wanting particular book and the same
not being in can. by paying n cent. Sc
cure next turn. and on the book coming
In the librarian sends him notification
per post card.
A member wanted one OF Jepson's
works, and deposited his cent in the
usual way. and received n card in due
course The member IS married man,
and his wife took in the card. This is
how it read:
mir. -- is informed that The Girl
He Left Behind Him Is now in the Ii
brary and will be retained for him until
Thursday morning next"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08

At intervals a new social leader is
thrust upon us. In early autumn Mrs
Stuyvesant Fish was designated as the
rcigninG queen. At the close of the sea-
son. from some unknown quarter. ii is
announced that Mrs. Henry Sloane is
the arbiter of the One Hundred and
Fifty
l protest. 1t really is an unjust taxa
ton upon us lesser lights to leave the
matter unsettled. No sooner do we
do obeisance to one belle than another
beauty is brought on. Tact and diplo-
macy in such Il game of shuttlecock
never win. Both women are equally
endowed. but it's tiresome in the ex-
treme TO be without n recognized head
to decide such questions as may con-
Germ society. Modesty forbids my sug-
costing Aunt Hetty for the position
Just the same she does credit TO the
late lamented Mr.. McAllister's prerog-
atives.
Perhaps it's discretion rather than
saaedesta iraieia-fea.hiitll=, itftr..frr-
ence. ] am not anxious to fall heir 10
Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer's boots.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-08
THE LATEST EMPIRE FANS.

Burkes PeeraGe is to the English De-
spite Mrs. Vans restrictions. I'm In
ciined To believe the right hand OF fell
ioWshlp VIII be extended TO the Astors
Nanderbilts and Goulds ad infnitum.
1t was limited before the volume an
peared that il would work a social ref
ormation and that our visiting lists
would undergo considerable pruning.
Like most sensational rumors there's
little foundation for wholesale alarm.
The elect. TO whom advance copies were
sent. agree that it is no literary or So
cial bomb. 1t is called the "Purple
Boob" as the superlative of the Blue"
o. hygone days.
Magnificent enough to grace a kings
banquet was the gown worn to n recent
dinner dance by Il stately young ma
iron of society 1t was OF emerald green
velvet. white satin duchesse and white
mousssline de sole spotted with chenille.
White satin formed corselet over the
kerchief drapery OF green velvet upon
tine shoulders wtTiig the tunic skirt with
round apron drapery in front and
square train. was white sattp elaborate
~ hand painted in green. with Il foliage
design.
Green velvet showed under the satin
OF the tunic The ribbon about the
waist and knotted ut the side was also
OF green velvet it was clasped by a
marguerite pin In pearls and topazes.
The mousseline de sole was arranged in
loose folds over the shoulders and fell
down upon the arms. The V shaped
folds of velvet and the chiffon mousse
line de sole on the shoulders We're each
clasped by the marguerite pins.
My chum. acting upon my late sug-
gestion. reitted her beau's den. The
I hn
strated / must describe il 10 you OF
course the room is oriental in design.
But Bessie's genius as decorator is
manifest. One corner has been entirely
remodeled. Selecting the cheerest spot.
/ she has stretched across the triangular
space bamboo curtain and placed be-
| hind it n tabouret of generous pro-
portions. On it are found odd shaped
tobacco Jars. filled with several varie-
ties Of the favorite weed. Numerous ash
trays. basket of clay pipe bowls and q
tall vase OF cane stems are It's equip
ment. Such paraphernalia may provide
for any number Of smokers the host
chooses TO invite. The wall behind the
portiere is decorated with pipe racks
OF burned wood, plaster casts and indi-
vdual holders for the highly priced of
the meerschaun collection. A Sleepy
hollow" and steamer chair standing in
/ close proximity complete the gem
! thought" l dote on this particular
Paradise alley" We've called an ex-
perience meeting TO hear the "reveries
of the bachelor who ioafs the hours
away in this seductive corner.
Just a little while ago I commended
sprintinE as a cure for that tired feel
/ ing" My arguments in favor of 1t have
, since been supplemented by the wise
words Of beauty doctor, who claims
running rs the best and quickest meth
cd yet discovered 20 train down. There
now. Fling all your favorite cures out
Of the window. and don't forget 'it is to
run"