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A New Cook Book of Many Useful Hints.
A"Book for the Cook" published under the
auspices OF the Village Improvement Society
OF Greenfield Hill. Conn The Hurl < Taylor
Co. Bridgeport. IL a very varied and interest
Ing collection OF recipes for every diversity OF
cooking known to the kitchen. with beverages
candles. pickles. preserves. invaids food. and
useful hints OF practical value on n great va
riety OF questions thrown In. We extract two.
which are OF such general household impor-
lance that they should interest every BODY. This
hrstis how to drive away flies:
To DRrvs AWAY FLiEs.-MiE together one.half
teAspounful powdered blA'k pepper one teAspoonful
brown sugar, one teaspoonful cream Place in a room
where nies are troublesome. they will soon disap.
pear.
tn. latest remedy tpr hies comes from New
Hampshire. and 1. said TO be both sure and asreea.
bic. Tho Wild sweet pea flower 10 the promised
safeguard against that hated pest. the house hy.
physician who has had much experience among the
sick OF the poorer classes declares that pot OF the
peas grown In tho sick room will ensure relief TO
the patient. frequently harassed almost beyond en-.
duranee. The varieties mentioned ~ most specially
effective are the Lathyrus martimus. the purple va.
riety which grows near the soacnast from New
Jersey around TO Oregon. and beside the coasts Of
the Great Lakes, and the Lathyr rus ochrolencus,
with its small ycllowish white flower which Is
FOUND on the hillsides from New England to Mime
sofa. and even further West
The second applies to husbands
How To Cook HrsBASps.-A good many husbands
are entirely spoiled by mism In cooking.
and are not tender and good. Some women
keep them too constantly In hot water: others
freeze tn others put them In stew; others roast
them. and others keep them constantly In pickle.
II cannot be supposed that any husband will lie
good and tender manage in this way but they arc
really delicious when properly treated. In select.
ing your husband you should not I've guided by the
silvery appearance As in buying markercl. nor by
the golden tint. a. IL you wanted salmon. lie sure
and select him yourself tastes differ. DO not 20
q tho market for him. those brought
TO the door are always best. II is far bet
ter 10 have none than not to learn
how to cook them properly. II does not
make 50 much difference what you cook him in ~
how You cook him. Soc that the linen in which he
Is wrapped il white and nicely nended. with the
required number ot strings and buttons. Don't
keep him In the kettle by force. as he will stay
there himself II proper care Is taken. IL he splu-
ter or mr. do not be ANXIOUS some husbands do
this. Add u little sugar In the form ~ what con
feetioncrs call kisses" hut no vinegar or pepper
It must he used with Judgment. DO not try him
with anything sharp. to see II he Il becoming ton.
der. Stir him gently tho while, lest he stay too
long in the kettle and become hat aud tasteless II
thus treated you will bnd him very digest! BILE
agreeing nicely with you. ami he will keep as lon
~ you want
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And the Modes Are Growing
More and More Beautiful.
GRACE MUCH BEFRILLED.
Single Color Costumes Whose
Effect Is Fetching.

Castor and Beaver Follow Gray in Popu-
Iarity Among tho Coiors-stil Newer
Ways Found for tho Extravagant Use of
Lace and Fur-Fresh Fabrics From
Paris-Ths Latest Creations in Evening
Drssses-some Special Novelties in Dso-
sration-Prctty Dinner Gowns-Ths
Craze for Jet-A Fancy for Dressy Sep
arate wshis-Tho Sleeves Of the Day.
Some wise cynic has said that society Is
founded on clothes, that all womnn's earthly
interests are bolstorcd up by stylish gowns and
dainty garments buttoned up. as IL were, In their
folds and surely thcro Is no disputing tho fact
that tho influence Of fashionable dress Il vida
reaching out far beyond any momentary pleasure
In possession or tho qualification which comes
from scnseless vanity alone. The ethical side
Of tho question Ia not often considered 30 sehoualy
a. II should be: but II Is a simple matter to re-
member that Il IL the wcll-drcsscd woman. fully
satisfied with her appearance who can be per
fectly unconscious Of her clothes, unless per
chance, she Is bundle Of vain conceit
Dress has specialized public customs and ideas
through all history. and now at the end Of the
nineteenth century. II shows an increasing desire
for the beautiful and a greater appreciation Of
graceful. artistic effects Every thing which
can amplify these tendencies in dress everything
which u elaborate, extravaganza and lavish In
the extreme, Is on the top wave OF favor this sea-
son. and there Is no limit 10 the elegance which
fashion strives TO produce This Is, perhaps
quito a. evident among evening gowns as any
where else, since they fairly shine with intricate
embroideries Tho graceful contour Of the
figure Il clearly defined In the upper part OF tho
skirt while the lower part spreads out into innum-
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Of This silk has a deershapcd fouucc Of lace
around the tunic falling over RULES OF cream
white point despnt edged with two rows Of baby
ribbon velvet In pale pink and blue The bodice
Is Of silk with long transparent lace sleeves, and
the browning touch is a touch Of black velvet
roses at one side.
Among the dressy gowns Of all kinds and
evening gowns in particular. inserted bands Of
lace are conspicuous feature, and every con-
ceivable design is worked out from this idea. The
deep hounco Of lace which forms the inner skirt,
Ia cut 10 extend up Into the tunic in long, narrow
points which are very effective over the chiffon
underneath. and help 10 give tho desired lare
in the prettiest possible manner. Cream lace
bands tho design traced in brants, are set in
at intervals up and down the skirt Of black net
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CHARLESTON. W. Va, Nov. 7.-Miss Eliza
beth Jones died last night on Campbcls Creek,
about twelve miles from this city She would
have been iO4 years old had she lived until Jan.
uary ncNt
Her death Is the ending Of a romance such
as is seldom found in real life. In her carly wo-
manhood sho was engaged TO be married to a
young member Of the Virginia militia, who we Mt
out in the service of the United States in the war
of 1872 lie was killed al Alexandria, Va on
Aug. 20, 1914, in a skiTmish with the British
troops This was few days previous 10 tho
date set for his marriage with Miss Jones When
the news Of his death reached her she was almost
brOk en- hearted, aud although she shortly aftcr,
ward recovered her usual spirits and Was a cheer.
iul ana welcome companion Ia all her friends
she cherished his memory " the day of her death
and although would-bc lovers came in plenty
none found favor in her eyes.
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crepe de chine. made with long tunic, and low
cut bodice draped around the figure TO give II
the effect OF a princess gown The tunic, edged
with sable, falls over a skirt RULED with green
moussclinc dc sole. Sable outlines tho low
cut neck and orc sleeve is simply band Of black
velvet dotted with rhine stones, and the other
drapcry Of green chiffon, with loops Of black vel
vet ribbon and u bunch Of pink roses at one sido
The craze for jet and spanglcs OF all sorts IA
illustrated once again In polonaise Of Jet span
giles 40 closely overlapping one another that II
resembles coat Of mail quite as much az any
thing else 1t Is cut in deep points. which arc
edged with double line Of silver spangles and
falls over a deep plated fouucc Of white chiffon
finished with ruchirgs Its really triple hounco
since there are two iUunCes Of chiffon Of the same
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daintIly embroidered with Jet Poplin in gray.
beaver color, and varying shades Of blue is also
very popular. and white cloth covered with stitch
ings Of the color Of the popin Is used for the &C.
cessorics.
An important item 81 fashion this season, cs-
peciay for the woman with limited means, Is
the fancy for dressy separate waists cut either
high or half low neck and worn with pale blue
pink, gray and white cloth skirts. which are
usually decorated very simply with rows Of
stitching. One new model in these skirts is cut
on the circular plan very large, so that it admits
OF box paJts all around. These measure hardly
two inches at tho waist line and widen out grad
uhlly TO the bottom where they measure fully
Ave inches. Skirts without plaits arc trimmed
with the stitched bands, hut the effect is always
quite plain, making u pretty contrast with the
bodice, and whatever the material Of the latter
may be, tho chic thing is fitted belt Of the
cloth. satin or pannc Of tho same tint Dainty
little waists to wear with these skirts are made
OF pale blue. pink or violet chiffon over silk Of
the same color, and trimmed with Rcnaissa nee
lace. One bodice in pacst pink shows a wide
uice insertion crossing the hack a little above
tho belt, and rounding mp To the bust in front
In Jacket form. The neck is cut out hall low and
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.iLIIGdTIR PEARS.
Delicious Salads and Sandwiches to he Pre-
pared with the Iruit

A dainty 10 serve with one course II the Thanks
giving dinner is tine alligator or avocado peal
II may lie served with the traditional roast pig
which by the way, nov has small car Of red
corn in its mouth instead 81 lemon Alga tor
pears are imported and expensive perhaps 20
cents cach-bWt they are % no NJ, an proportions
and one goes n long way.
Cut the pear across in thin slices and lay on a
glass Dish; dress with oil, salt and tarTaEon vim
cgGT "A French dressing, and there you are
You both please your guests and asonsh them
Il the murscl has not before been tasted nv them
II afternoon tca is scrv"i before dinner this pes
may lr-c b. uscl tor rHVlWiru"s indeed is
mission s"or, T., lie IN ln4 direction Butter
ton eIrCg nt 100 IEui do NJ spread II thick Have
paste r'p".cd NJ n" mU,nci "llicrto tor pear
treated t. iho french or's',r", yui spr I'D this
uplu he brad Md q u He - nutmeg Gu
the sNuhw.cit' in diamonds, stars or squarcs
and srrv' with your cup of tea.
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the edge and a Gchu drArery Of chiffon around
the shoulders drawn into r"sc,ic knot in from.
Elbow sleeves have made th'ir appearance
again in some of these drc"sy theatre waists,
but the long transparent sleeve 81 either lace or
tucked chiffon is far more elegant and becoming
One Of the half drcssy cloth gowns shown in the
illustration Is in beaver cloth, trimmed with rows
Of black stitching. The skirt model is one Of
the many plated skirts, showing Ave side plaits
stitched down on either side Of the front, box
plat in the middle Of The back anl FIVE stitched
down plai's al either side Tie bodice is = holrrn
Of cloth stitched, and embroidered in shades
Of pale yellow, brown and sufl green The vest
OF embroidered cream - r has arT!ica iCnH 81
lace as well The lea sure ~ the r"Nt gown in
pale tan cloth is the nal'y little coat fitting Tho
figure closely with one dart seam on either side
OF the front and one scam in the middle
OF the back. The Jacket proper reaches Just 10
the waist line in TIE hack rounds up In front
showing the dress bodice between the edges and
the belt which is composed OF two bands of cloth,
pointed at either end and sewn on n bard Of brown
velvet which gives a dark line between. Tho
bands and all the edges Of the coat ere piped
very narrowly with brown velvet, and small gold
buttons are the finish The upper band which
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has been well used In Paris Il now displayed
In our shops AZ one Of the seasons noveties
II Ia called gouache, has a glossy almost satin
finish. and Is thin and almost soft as crepe do
chine Morning glories in the daintiest oolors
scattered over a cream ground form one pretty
design, and 80 delicate arc the colors that they
seem to be only shadow Of color. A gown made
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derful how striking and yet tasteful such COS
tune can be. even though II is simple and mex
pensve. The charming effect of a gown all in
one color and hat in another, which Is In har-
mony and yet bright contrast, can be appro-
ciated only when IL Is seen No amount Of mag
inaton can do II Justice
A pretty idea for dinner gown is pastel green
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ll@RNA@IcAgA
Corner 18th Street
and Sixth Avenue,
IL" Station at Door.
WINTER MTSKMEI ONS,
Success Met in Utah with Fruit Introduc sd
Here From Turkistan.

WAsHrSGToS. Nov. 25.-Ths perartre,s Of
Agriculture has introduced into this country
winter muskmeon from TurEistan. and sx-
pertments with II prove that IL will readily
grow In parts OF the country. The public will
be glad TO welcome this delicious fruit TO tbs
markets. IA people have been obliged in past
years TO pay a. much as 81 30 for melons i'm.
our cantelouIrs and Without the high flavor
and crispneSs of the Turai-tHn melon
The melons were distributed tn growers In
the southwest and In Utah ia the Green River
Valley. In the Southwest they were a failure,
but In the Green River Valley they average
from twelve to fifteen pounds and are reported
as superior to the imported stock. One p-cu-
larity OF this new fruit IL that II must hs
pulled from the vines about the time OF tho
first frost and put away ~ storage. The longer
the melons are kept. the better they are: they
mellow with age. AZ the time OF pick ing they
hayea taste like cucumbers and reach their
full favor about Jan. ]. These melons will
readily bring 81 each in the large markets.
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dotted over with little squares, and made over
white satin A wide band of the lace finishes
the edge OF the upper skirt falling over the plat
ings OF net at the feet Sometimes the all over
lace Is used for this sort Of trimming the seal
loped Irregular edges one Oi the prctiest feat
urea II Is easily cut ont, following the larger
design in the pattern. This sort Of gown is most
useful when made with two waists, one low cut
for evening. and another with transparent yoke
and sleeves
A fancy which seems TO find soro favor this
season " the application Of fur on lace, both in
tiny bands, which very deceive and In patches
cut out in the form Of q, ~ In the pat
tern and sewn un The lattcr may be locked
upon as a freak Of fancy, bui A." Thing which
can add expense TO gown Is sure 10 lind some
followers, even though it violates every prnc-
pie Of good taste
Crepe de chine is 50 popular for evening wear
and every sort Of drcssy gown that other mater
ials seem quite out Of the rNrr IN comparison
but there is a fine corded J"'u, or puplincttc
which is coming in for share 81 fame, II is
very fine, soft, thin, and cinrirs, comes in dainty
colors and deliberately embroidered, or trimmed
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width underneath. The bodice turns back over
white chiffon vest, in little revcrs OF white satin
spangled with silver. which with Jet forms tho
bsnds over the shoulders and falls on tho arms
Another very charming evening gown shown Is
made Of cream point despnt net guipure inser-
ton. and rows II narrow black velvet ribbon stud
ded with brilliantS A charming model for q
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waistooat Is a pretty addition 10 this coat
Hero arc few models In ohildrens' gowns which
may be useful and II is an easy matter TO eco that
tucks, stitching. folds and pipings receive q
large share Of attention In this department.
Vests Of tucked silk matching the gown are very
pretty for school dresses, one shown In tho illus
uaiion having a deep collar and bands Of
velvet down either side. decorated with
tiny gold buttons and loops Of silk cord.
French knots Of silk decorate tho band OF mirror
velvet around the collar Of another gown And
again We the pretty little bolcro, over a silk
waist, trimmed with silk braid and buttons One
inch folds Of the material pipcd on the upper edge
with velvet Of a contrasting color trim another
little gown, three on the skirt and three at the
neck crossing in the centre above bertha collar
Of lace over velvet
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with lace, makes some very charming gowns
Something pretty in dressy effects for evening
gowns, is the little bolcro Of embroidered net,
delicately spangled with jet un hiUck aud mother
of'pearl or silver on white, and finished around
the edge with renaissance lace, in narrow width.
One special novelty in decoration is the guipurc
made OF cloth or crepe tie chine, dotted over with
paillettes Some of the designs are not spanElcd
at all, and lattice work pattern with a flower
where the lines cross is popular fancy II is
used for entire waists and for tie deep houncc
around the skirt as we'll Fancy gown Of pastel
blue crepe de chine, with Euirrrc OF the sam" ma
terial for the bodice and ll"Incc which falls
over another Of blue silk and is beaded with tiny
band Of sable Fur edges the bodice around
below yoke OF tucked chiffon Of the same dainty
blue over tho blue silk bodice. This idea Of an
entire gown in one color with little "r no contrast
In the trimming is ore Of the Persian ideas Of
good dressing All the contTas, required Is ex-
pressed in the hat, worn with the gown and made
expressly for II in some bright striking color or
two or three shldes Of one color, which is not re-
lieved by any yther coloring except possibly some
cream lace an. a handsome buckle II is Won
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Something quite new, too il a costume Of pop
lin in black, made with the inevitable long tunic
falling over skirt Of soft black satin with several
plated frills at tho hem. The edges Of the tunic
are scalloped and piped with colorcd mirror vel
vet Cloth matching the velvet, or the velvet
Itself. may DO used for the narrow vest and collar
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over gulpure lace ouncc with a lounco Of
white clifton underneath. The sleeves are Of
lace, with bands Of black velvet around them;
black velvet trims the bodice and front Of skirt
and epNulcic bands Of gray on the shoulders
are embroidered with black and silver The
very top Of the sleeve above the first band Of vel
vet Is Of the plated crepe de chine. The bodice Is
also plated. and little gathered frills OF black
velvet baby ribbon form yoke effect
Gay certainly has The lead in cOlors this sea.
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fiat crystal larger than fty-cent piece in which
one violet Is enCaSed. II is set in a fine nm Of
silver or gold. but something more elegant than
this is n rocco" charm the siIe OF a hutterplate
! he enAmclling Is done IN very delicate ColOrs
and the work mdnship is in the Italian 6lyle
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Panne velvet painted in scattered punches o.
volcts is used for separate waists and lace waists
too, are still in great demand
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Some OF the corduroy vrlvctccn and cloth gowns
are trimmed with bands Of white kid edged with
beaver fur
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Something new in skirt lining, Of Englis
make Is called merveline II IL very fine so
and silky, resembles MORE and comes in a gres
variety Of colurS
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beaver brown cloth coat stitched with white
silk and completed with a collar and rcvcrs Of
Grcbc is one Of The seasons Developments in the do
pRTtmcnt Ol outdoor garments, which has sur
passed all previous records in the production OF
varied styles
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4 novelty in furs is a high collar Of sable mad,
to fit the neck and finished with long ends o
cream chiffon and lace which iasten down al tn
waist with two sable heads
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son whatever may be said Of any other tint and
castor and beaver colors rank next in importance.
II is gray which meets your eye among all
grades Of costume between evening dress and
gowns for street wear In velvet brown and
black are said to be the latest fashion in Paris,
and the gowns are made quite plain with little
bolero coats worn over lace vest Some al
the velvet gowns made in princess form with
a short bolcro TO break the long line. Brown
mirror velvet printed with white is also very stylish
for the princess gown A novelty in bolcro jackets
shows a fur collar and revers supplemented by
a little hood. rather new departure in materials
for dressy street gowns is the growing popularity
of corduroy velveteen. The new variety has
wide ridge, and the popular colors are brown,
castor. and pale gray II is made up in the coat
and skirt style, trimmed quite layishly with
stitched bands Of panne, or satin Of the same
color. The coat Is always fancy one and edgings
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Bias bands and loops made Of marrow folds
Of mirror velvet and fastened at the ends with
n tiny gold or rhinestone button are a very
effective finish for collar bands and vest fronts
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FRIIIS or FASHION.

Rumors Of panncrs are In the air once more.
and, no doubt u their ugly lines ever do win favor
again, the tighi lacnR and long pointed waists
will follow in their wake
The golden heart which was worn suspended
from u long chain carried twice around the neck,
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meets both back and from, begins with the upper
edge Just at the waist line, and they both at the
hips and are perfectly fat and smooth. The
collar is high band turning over on itself, and
rounding up in front a, either side, and In the
middle Of the back A lace bow fills In the space
In front where the Jacket opens, two little straps
finishing either side the embroidered white satin
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enable frlls and Hounccs arranged ono over tho
other regardless Of expense and labor.
Narrow frlls Of chiffon in different tones Of
rolorn sewn around the hem wit silver paillettes,
form the fluff around the feet Of onc soft brocadcd
silk eown. These are attached 10 deep 1ounco
Of chiffon sewn on the foundation skirt, over which
deep hounce Of cream lace falls This is sewn
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Crochc,cd buttons are revived again.

The department Of womcn's neckwcar is quite
up to the standard Of the elegant detail aud variety
which characterize every other article Of dress
this season. and Of the smart novelties Is the
crepe dc chine tie with iringed ends II liz long
enough 10 pass twice around the neck and tie
in sailor knot, Another odd fancy Is a bow
and ends of white MORE silk fringcd all around
the edges and painted with tiny punches Of viole,s
Stocks Of chiffon n the pretty pac coOrs, as we'll
az white. are made IN a series of little folds and
from either side lace trimmed scarf ends are car
ried down and tied in q knot half way between
the neck and the bust There are stocks Of
stitched velvet with lace butterfly bows In front
stocks of lace, trimmed with tiny bands Of panne
and completed with pannc bow edged with
applique lace: and stocks OF every sort and kind
that ingenuity and taste can devise, Neck scarfs
Of printed pannc, soft satin. silk and chiffon with
frnged ends, are worn with coats inside the far
ing collar, with very pretty effect. Another idea
which will appeal 10 all the women who wear
hrOadta coats is sort ~ frl or ruchc Of chiffon
in white pale coos To wear inside the fur collar
as protection To the gown, II is supplied with
the fashionable long ends knoted under the
chin.