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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-06

Astors to noble descent Is innocent in
the same degree that it is ludicrous. but
IN england such pretence is a horse
OF another color. The man who sets
up bogus pedigree discredits himself.
II is significant that the Prince of
Wales scratch across the names of
william Waldorf Astor in the Duchess
OF Buccleughs invitation list, followed
quickly upon the millionaire's ATTEMPT
10 ennoble the peasant Astors of the lit
tle German duchy of Baden by identi-
Tying them with the French d Astorgs
Of Languedoc.
The princes act, if not his words. was
in all probability intended to he re-
Duke to the proud duchess, under whose
sponsorship Mr.. Astor was seeking TO
hobnob with royalty. The brother of
the Duchess of Buccleugh Lord Fred
erick Hamilton, is editor of the PAIL
MAIL Magazine for Mr. Astor,- at sal
airy absurdly high for a man of his
slender abilities. The Duchess Who is
mistress of the robes to her majesty.
the queen was long noted for her ha-
tred OF Americans and her rapid oppo-
sltlon TO their reception in English So
clety. She experienced a change Of
neart when her brother obtained a SAL
airy and position on the Pail Mall Mag
azine. From that time Mr.. Astor's
DeSan " SHINE IN the social tirma-
ment. Her countenance was the "onen
sesame to the most exclusive circles
OF London society. The Astors were
invited to all of the duchess functions
and the duchess presided at the splen.
ana entertainments of the Astors In
ms social campaign Mr. Astor met the
Prince OF Wales on number of COCA
slons' and It rs said easy going ROYALTY
TOOK no parry to conceal his aversion
Tor the prince Of many millions Nh
1 Astor tried to secure the Prince Of
Wales as a guest on a number Of oc-
easlons, but the prince always refused
were Is no reason to doubt that the
prince found Mr.. Astor a bore, but
dreary as the transplanted Amer,car
may pc, his heaviness is not in ltseIs
suilcient warrant for the nrince,s
800 act and his contemptuous
ans Is the end Of William waldorf
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much. l like work, and a little pleas
ure now and then to keep me from get
ting dull" well, what would you like
to do if you could plan the days pleas
ure?" asked the girl who adores golf,
wakes enthusiastic about wheeling,
vorships yachts and goes into costa
cies over swimming. "Oh, something
quite simple. / think I'd like a ham
mock swung betwee two big shady
trees, whose boughs are near enough to
shine, but were high enough to permit
vista of white beach and blue dane
ing water. / should like a silk cushion
under my head and the perfume of
flowers about Interchangeable, gera-
NUNS and roses, with perhaps a sug
gestion of heliotrope and mignonette.
If the sea were too far away to per-
NIT me to hear the splash of the waves
on the beach l should want little
laughing brooklet near enough for me
to enjoy the music. Robins songs, too,
might mingle with the chant of honey
gathering bees. | should be quite con-
tent. I would not want any human
soul near me. Nature would be suffi-
Client for all the needs of my mind and
body. OF course there should be table
handy with a cup of something iced
and sparkling on it, and fan, a new
book, magazine and dish of fruit as
incidentals. Then there would be salts
faction. l have such simple tastes it's
easy to make me happy" And the
girl who started this burst of elo-
quence quietly edged away from the
man of simple tastes.
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to the New York Tribune. The prize
and degree were won by her thesis on
the rings of Saturn, which has since
been adopted by the entire astrononl-
cal world as the authoritative DATA,
She is now at the head of one OF The
departments at the observatory, IN
Paris, and was member OF the ecllpse
expedition to Norway in 1896. In addl-
ton to her great knowledge OF praC-
teal science. which places her among
the great scholars of the world, she Is
an accomplished linguist.
Mile. Klumpke has become so entire
" identified with Paris as to make the
French title habitual in addressing her,
although she is an American having
been born in San Francisco. Mile. DO
rothea is one of four talented sisters,
each of whom has made her life dis
tinctive. In early childhood the mother,
recognizing their exceptional talents,
took them abroad to be educated II.
Germany and France to insure tns.I
command of modern languages. inns
gentle mother now makes her nome
in Paris :.
What is said to be the finest portrait
of Rosa Bonheur was painted by MISS
Anna Klumpke. The great artist not
only accorded her the privilege OIL
painting her portrait, but invited MISS
Klumpke to be her guest at her nome,
Chateau de BY, for the summer The
chateau is situated on hill command
ing enchanting views, the forests OF
Fontainebleau stretching miles around.
In her own park the animals she loved
roamed free In the rooms were gain
cred rare treasurers of art and litera-
ture. During the summer beautiful
friendship grew up between the elder
and younger artist, and Mile. Bonheur
invited Miss Klumpke to remain with
her for life, as her guest and her
friend. This was ended all too soon by
the death of the great artist.
In the portrait the pose is a sitting
one. showing Mile. Bonheur in studio
garb, holding palette. The face is
seen in -fourths view, revealing
the broad forehead, the frank, blue
eyes and the fine contour of the face.
Another of this group OF famous sis
ters is Nine. Deierine of Paris, who is
the wife of an eminent scientist and
physician, and who has herself taken
all the degrees of honor in medical sci
ence. She is known as a physician of
remarkable talent and character
Miss Julia Klumpke is the youngest
Of the quartet, and is a musical student,
the favorite pupil of Ysaye. The mu-
steal critics predict for this young
woman brilliant professional future
as a violinist She has appeared in
small concerts on the Riviera and &C.
casionally in Paris.
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A DAUGHTER OF EVE.
The Varied Neckwear Of MY Lady ModIsh
is Discussed by Her.

is Discussed by Her.
After all it isn't so much the gown
that counts or the hat either, for that
matter; it is the dainty style of neck
dressing that gives a girl certain air
Of distinction and which to accomplish
taxes her ingenuity to the fullest ex-
tent
The shirt waist career is in this man.
ner varied and the result is an endless
procession of neckties that can not only
be used on our summer gowns, but will
do most delightful service on autumn
apparel as well. For instance, have
noted that many of the smartest
stocks and wind about them a double
length of maline, either tying it in a
big bow directly under the chin, or
achieving novelty by bringing the scarf
half way between neck and waist-line
and there tying in a bow held by brill
liant pin, says the fashion writer of the
Philadelphia Times. This gives a real
ly very elaborate air of ornamentation
to the plainest bodice and is achieved
so simply that it commends itself to all.
Then there is the white satin ribbon
passed twice around the neck, the sec
ond time the ends being run through a
small paste buckle, this being drawn
tightly to the throat, the ends futter-
ing loosely toward the belt line. / saw
a lovely little jabot of plated white
muslin edged with pink. Its owner as
sured me II had been washed time and
again and only cost a dollar in the be-
ginning, but so fresh. so becoming and
so altogether unique it was that the
statement was hard to believe. Bits
of real lace are used in an infinite va
riety of ways. Tabs are sewed to the
ends of bright-hued ribbons, Vandyke
points forming adjustable Jokes con-
vert plain everyday frock into the at
tire of a grande dame, for no matter
where the real lace is introduced, like
blue blood, it will tell.
The fluffy tulle bow will always be
admired and worn. l cannot say that
it will hold its own, as of all fabrics
tulle is the most perishable. Yet, as
extravaganza is woman's pet caprice,
we can expect to see it worn both win
ter and summer. Lace and net scarfs
too, are in high favor with my lady
Modish, the long ends reaching quite
to the skirt hem. This style is pictur-
esque and much affected by girls who
wear organdie gowns and big flower
laden hats. The revival of croquet is
largely responsible for the popularity OF
these 5caTfs and surely when seen on
the lawn in conjunction with the fair
players the wonder is that the game
and the fashion have not been revived
before.
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entertained. 1t was his ambition TO he
equdl IN the social scale of the proudest
name in the peerage, and he wouId
nave succeeded in his aspirations if he
nao not lacked one requisite-tact. He
sought to be "chummy" with the
FIlnce or Wales, and persisted in his
EFFORTS to gain access TO the nrinoa,s
set" without perceiving that his az
Vances were coldly received. He was
persistent, and at last his persistence
ended in his downfall
1t is not possible to believe that +bo
Prince of Wales only objection to Mr,
Astor is that he is bore If such was
the case the princes act was not only
cruel-it was caddish. The Prince If
wales is good-natured, and would
PROBABLY have endured the millionaire
II there had not been a deeper reason
Tor ostracising this aspiring American
IMAM mere dislike for prosaic pre-
sumption. The act was one of too great
severity to be merely the result Of a
Wnim. HIS royal highness knew that
scratch of his pencil would render
England too hot for one of the richest
men in the world. Mere dullness viii
neither explain nor excuse a sentence
the most severe that cruelty could con-
celve or royalty infiict. The words at
tributed to the Prince of Wales. fin
pant as they seem, possess an import
that in an earlier age would have been
withheld from anyone not gully - ..-;.----
majesty. Even the block and the exc
OF past age were merciful in compar-
ison with the decree of displeasure
conveyed by this act Of royalty in our
age and the gibe that accompanied It.
What then was the real offence or
series of offences of William Waldorf
Astor? If the charges that Influenced
the princes act and dictated his words
were put In the form of specifications
1t is probable they would be these:-
Ia .presumptuous claim to noble de-
scent for the Astors.
PA mean-spirited depreciation of the
land of his birth by the millionaire
American.
S-Unworthy methods of obtaining
social recognition in castle ana court.
In this country the bold claim Of the
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IA skirt made in this fashion is simple
and remarkably effective. Against q
ground of pastel blue fine cloth, white
guipure lace entredeux is put on in bold
points, which are outlined with quar-
ter inch satin ribbon of an intenser
| blue, gathered on both sides.
These little ribbons with the puck
ering strings already in, to be drawn
up at your pleasure, are boon to the
home dressmaker.
Lacing with narrow ribbons is a fan
| cy in the highest approval of the mo-
ment. Sometimes the ribbons are black
| against white, more rarely white on
black. Their use is pretentious rather
| than actual. They secure ends of lace
prettily, and give an excuse for the
| inevitable dash of color demanded BY
| French taste
| An evening gown of shell pink soft
silk has lace hip trimming and bodice
| decoration Of white lace, the section
| Joined with coral satin ribbon.
In some lace gowns entire skirt
| breadths are joined in lattice style with
tiny ribbons which form a contrast or
a harmony with the chief tone Of the
| costume. The lacing of skirt and waist
breadths, as well as the piping. seems
to be a mode which is on the fashion
! calendar for greater popularity. nv
A cross of purple velvet and purple
| velvet ribbon shoulder bows are the
| only apologies for sleeves presented by
decollete princess gown Of faint vio-
| let thin silk. Two overgrown- butter
| flies in scintillating purple seem to holG
the draperies of this extraordinary af-
| ter-dinner dress, which none but we
man who is sure of herself may attempt
to wear.
| A cunning employment of infinites-
| imal ribbon is in many rows on skirt
| panel to bring out a preferred color In
the dress fabric. A visiting gown OF
pastel hues on a white ground Is flp-
ured in hydrangea tones. 1t is the wish
of the designer to emphasize the ten
der blue of this blossom. Lines Of satin
ribbon in the tint he favors render the
entire gown an intangible blue.
| To smarter an empire tea gown
made from white China silk, a prIlr
bow of poppy red taffeta ribbon run
through paste buckle is irresistibly
| effective.
One of the most engaging costumes
| imaginable for woman with golden
brown hair is made from buff China
Grape, combined with lace of deep
cream guipure and golden brown rib
| bon velvet The skirt is without or
namentation at the hem. The only dec
grafton is the hip trimming, a rounded
yoke of the lace.
So becoming are thought to be mar
row widths Of overlapping ribbon at
the waist line that princess gown
made to wear without belt has three
half-inch wide velvet ribbons.
| Many of the painted and spangled
novelties for panels, blouses and sleeves
have tiny ribbons puckered in among
the sparlxles and blossoms.
Ribbon is modish for nearly any dec
| oratiye dress use except that Of more
| sash ends. MARGERfs LAW
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-06
GLAD YOUTH AND TIME.

Beside the sewing table, chained and
bent,
They stitch for the lady, tyrannous
and proud
For her a wedding gown, for them a
shroud; f5" ~
They stitch and stitch, but never mend
the rent Iffae
Torn in LIES golden curtains. Glad
Youth went
And left them alone with Time; anu
now if bowed
with burdens they should sob and CRY
aloud
Wondering, the rich would look from
their content
And so this glimmering life at last re-
cedes
In unknown, endless depths beyond
recall; .8
And what's the worth of all our an
Client creeds, M
IL here at the end Of ages this as ALL
a white face floating in the whirling
"A dead face FLASHING In the river
reeds? asrs~t
Edwin Markham.
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Prince of Wales Elm
mates Him from a
List of Guests.
SAYS He IS A BORE.
This Ends the Social Career
Of the Man Without
a Country.
Not Mr.. Astor-he bores me-"

mot Mr.. Astor-he bores me-"
So said the Prince of Wales, drawing
his pencil through the name of William
Waldorf Aston on the list Of guests in
vited to meet him at garden party
given by the Duchess of Buccleugh.
With that scratch, done in an instant,
ended the social career of the most am
bilious American millionaire that ever
sought recognition from English soci-
ETY., says the Philadelphia Times. AS
the leader of society, the Prince of
Wales is more despotic in England than
his nephew, the war lord, as the ruler
of Germany. His will is law Whom
he takes up is taken up by the highes.
circles in Great Britain. Whom he
turns down is turned down not only by
the nobility and gentry, but by the rich
tradesmen by whom Mr.. Aston is now
outclasssed. 1t is a hard fate, but no
one will say that by his own course
William Waldorf Aston has not richly
deserved it.
BY his own acts and his words of de-
probation of the country in which he
was born Mr.. Aston made himself an
alien In his native land. By the fiat Of
the Prlnce OF wales ne is worse imam an
alien in England. New York hates him.
There is no place for him in the four
hundred. England withdraws the glad
hand and turns away from him with a
sheer. He is a man without country.
A few years ago no man in this
country had brighter prospect before
him than William Waldorf Aston. He
had political aspirations, and began a
career that was promising. He served
in the New York assembly with credit
and was a republican candidate for
congress. His defeat soured him, and
he determined to turn his back upon
his native city and to expatriate him
self. He went to England, resolved to
win a place there that was impossible
in his own land. His great wealth, he
believed, would open for him the doors
Of the highest circles in English So
ciety He bought from the Duke Of
Westminster one of the stateliest homes
among the stately homes Of England
He was ready to entertain and to be
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AT HEAD OF HER CLASS.

Miss Annette Anderson, the valedic-
torian of the class of $50, Middleburg
college, Vermont, is colored girl. She
is a native Of Shoreham, small Ver-
mont village, and has never been out
Of the state. She won the honors of
the freshman year, and throughout the
remainder Of the term never occupied
other than first place. The class grad
uating exercises were held in the Con-
gregatlonal church, the college chapel
not being large enough to hold the
crowds who wished to hear her address.
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is that of running ribbons of harmless
width through openings of lace, over
dress or flounce, naturally made by the
design.
As the season advances, the uses OF
ribbon become exceedingly varied.
Black velvet ribbon in all widths is in
first favor, but all novelties find place.
Four strands of gold-colored baby
ribbon are all that support the bodice
of an evening gown made from gold
colored chiffon. Should those wee bits
of ribbons break! But they will not
they are of double-faced satin. The
ribbons also are run through the lace
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Aston in English society The arbiter
OF social fitness IN England has thrown
him down, Every London door that
was once open to him will now be
closed against him, with repetition of
the princes sneer
Where is the poor rich man to go?
lie can not stay In England, with the
comfort and self respect behtting the
master Of Cliveden. He cannot come
back to New York, for he has re-
nounced his country and sought to es-
cape taxation on the ground that he is
no longer a New Yorker. A man with
out a country, it is his fate, with ali
his money, to be as wretched as an out
cast and pauper. And wherever he
goes he will be confronted by the bitter
legend. forged by the prince for whose
favor he fawned 9faG
Not Mr. Astor--he bores me- p
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Slashed lace is a midsummer novel
ty. The cuts are made that ribbon.
satin or velvet may be run through it.
A more expensive fancy hardly could
be imagined. Lace cut in the heart of
the pattern is lace ruined in the one
making up. This mode is for the rich
and the tasteless. 1t is hard to be-
lieve that woman of correct feeling
will allow noble lace TO be spoiled for
Whim of the dressmakers.
Inc pretty fashion corresponding
with slashing which has come in late,
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which trims the waist; fatty at the
corsage top and as a frill adown the
slightly bloused front. One entire
piece of double-faced gold-colored satin
baby ribbon is used for a great chou
at the corsage front Limp ribbon will
not give the desired effect, used as a
great rosette. Nor yet may the loops
be wired successfully.
Late news from abroad includes es-
peclal mention of the many new skirt
trimmings which begin and end at the
sides near the front The skirt breadths
often open over pleated petticoat of
lighter weight. A modish trimming for
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TALENTED AMERICANS.
Four Sisters Who Havs Achieved Success
In Arts,

Mile. Dorothea Klumpke, who read
paper on Women astronomers" at the
international council in London, was
the first woman to obtain the degree
Of doctor Of science at the Academic
DIES sciences, Paris. and carried off tile
first prize at the Sorbonne, according
Gilpin observer., 1899-11-16

strong current, running nearly four
miles an hour. sets in around the is
land and makes navigation near it ex-
tremely dangerous. The land slopes
away so abruptly from the reef that
an anchor will not grapple, and for
this reason a number of large moor
ing buoys are anchored just outside the
reef.
Approaching the island from the
western side, the large white buildings
of the Houlders Bros. guano firm, of
London, to whom the guano deposit
was leased, can be seen fourteen miles
from shore. If ship should be at the
buoy there, she can be seen for an
hour before the island comes into
view.
From this side the island presents
pretty picture, with the white houses
nesting in the arms of the surround
ing greenery on top of the reddish
coral cliff. High above them all waves
the stars and stripes. But not always
does that flag wave there. 1t is used
as signal to incoming ships, as we'll
as a symbol of our ownership.
From November to April 1t is prac-
tically impossible for ship to ap-
proach the island, and during the
other months of the year a landing is
not always possible. This is entirely
due to the strong current around the
island. When vessel approaches the
land she hoists the jack at the fore
royal masthead. II conditions are ia
vorable. the ensign continues to float
from the signal STAFF on shore, and the
ship approaches the buoy, but II there
is any danger the flag on shore is
hauled down. and, to prevent being
wrecked on the reef, the ship must
stand to sea. sometimes compelled to
Gilpin observer., 1899-11-16

Basket opening at 1 o'clock was 70
be feature of the outing. Under a
spreading elm a grassy spot was
| cleared.
who has the llnen?" called Eva
Best, who. in the absence of Emily
Hastings. took the lead.
Here" and Anna Hunt opened the
hamper in which pile Of snowy nap
cry lay banked. Nothing else was
there. With the opening of the one.
others turned to their baskets unsus-
pectingly. 1t was surprise, in fact.
One basket had only knives. forks,
spoons. pepper, salt, and the etceteras
Of the ordinary table. Another had
only dishes. On down the list the
baskets were opened upon only table
paraphernalia-on until Blanche Field
ing's hamper yielded the first edible
things in the party-pickles. mustard.
Worcestershire sauce, and one full
quart of vinegar.
But there are lots of pickles." said
Blanche. breaking the long, breathless
silence that fell on the party. Some
body burst into shrek OF laughter,
the keynote Of the spirit in which all
day long the members of the party
tasted, save as their teeth were put ON
edge by pickles.
Never speak of It to Miss Hastings.
mind" was Blanch Fielding's parting
injunction, as, tired and hungry, they
separated at the Union station that
night. "And really, we have had a
lovely time"
Not every one assented to this, but
1t was noticeable that Herbert Wins
low did SO emphatically. Less than
a week ago this emphasis had a new
meaning for the members Of the group
who marked it. 1t was brought about
from the results of tete-a-tete in
the Fielding's front parlor, during
which Herbert Winslow had turned
nervously back and forth on the piano
| STOOL
did you know" he said huskily,
I've been thinking good deal Of
that picnic of late"
Il hope you don't let that bother
you," she replied evenly, as If she
did not know what was coming.
Worry mel" he repeated. You
don't understand-that was the happi-
est day of my life. I've been wonder
Ing ever since why-as we could be so
happy for one day on pickle and mus
tard diet-why we couldn't be happy
always in home that had better and
more varied bill of fare?"
She was thrusting the golden point
OF a scarf pin into the brocaded sur
face of settee, regardless of the dam
age that she was doing.
Blanche" he said, appealingly.
She looked up and let him read the
answer in her eyes.