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The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Daintines. that scores.

The girl with an air of dainty freshness
is sure to be admired. She may not have
many changes of gowns, she may have
few hats. but If she has always the air
of being just spick and span, she VIII
never lack charm. OF course she must be
almost perfection in details. The edges of
her skirts fresh, her shoes carefully pol
ished, and handkerchief. neckwear. and
all her modest attempts at finery must be
erisply fresh. This means the strictest at
tention. Brushing and pressing will take
time, and once one establishes reputa-
ton for this sort of spotlessness, 1t must
be kept up, because what would not be
noticed about a careless woman would
seem dreadful untidiness- She is likely
to take to inelaborate clothes and simple
ways Of wearing her hair. Furbelows and
frizzes are not easy to keep spick and
span.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Feminine |0|.
{ Fashions. Eli.
s 3 TIHII
- 5: ~ . =

Of choice fur. long tabs of the fur hang
ing 70 the knees IN front. This gives the
effect of long cloak. and those who pre-
Ter 10 wear the short coat. or who like
Il because Il Is less expensive. and who
do not mind pretending the long cloak
may take advantage OF the fashion. Opera
cloaks are much varied. because II Is a
general rule that when the gown is sim
pie In outline the cloak should be ali a
fun Of elaboration. While gown that h
elaborate Is more effective than seen at
The opening Of a strictly simple cloak.
But there are many exceptions 10 this
rule. and most women who own an opera
cloak whose fOamy outside is in fine con-
trast to rich fur lining. viii wear IL
without regard to the finish Of the gown
beneath.
Romantic fancies rule evening dress
fashions Stylish dressers are aiming al
simplicity and gentlemaRliness In tailor
street wear, and at dsintlness in al, other
dressing. Soft materials. made I'D TO
show their softness, straight lines, TN
broken draperies, sweeping sleeves. all are
features OF the evening gown Dress
makers strive TO make a general simple
ity piquant by sudden dash OF elabora-
ton, as by a great massing OF tulle in a
pOmpon at the bust at one side, a scarf
sweeping therefrom, the color OF the tulle
, contrasting strongly with the gown. A
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Tnrkefle.s.
hui

From Hsrpers Bazsr
II was the morning after Thanksgiving
Laughing gayly. wrapping" nuts and
ralsins saved from the dinners OF the dav
before the merry children romped into
school and took their seats at the Soma
OF the bell
And now. children" said the sweet
faced teacher, who had turkey for Their
Thanksgiving dinners?"
II !! Ne! Me- / did, teaeherf' cane
the shrill replies nom scores OF little
thFoats A'eie
But one little boy Gas silent.
Little Johnny Jones. for Ia was he a.,
silent 'Si 5s'
He had hal no turkey for his Thanks
giving dinner.
Seeing him. the kind teacher called hin,
"a her desk "iiii
Poor little johnny she said "A,a
20 you had TO turkeyg'' anu
Nav" was his reply. "nuthin' bu, two
edr' H's iodst-
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25

The suIky corner IL feature q some OF
the up-to-date women's clubs. IL has been
claimed with justice that women could
not be quiet in their clubs: that IL wo-
man tried TO sit still and take no notice
Of her sister members, she was an object
Of commisera;i0n or of suspicion, and was
either rescued" or forced out of her $50
lation. The sulky corner-often whole
room-is for the benefit Of those women
who wish to be let alone Any one retir-
ing 10 such a corner must not be spoken
TO, and no one must occupy the corner
and from II invite conversation. Here the
woman who likes to be still and either
watch others or dream them into unreal
ity may find peace. An increasing demand
for chairs in the sulky corner is reported.
The club of any pretensions keeps a
maid always In attendance, and the maid
is supposed to be ready to fasten on
button. mend a glove, or catch firm
slipped skirt binding. Many women whose
business or pleasure takes them much
from home belong to a club merely Tor
the privilege Of running in for repairs,
including sometimes a cup of tea. This
shows that women are learning 10 make
the club a matter of comfort and convent
ence and less a place for gossip, display,
and strenuous social effort.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25

OF the body In a pair OF knit tights. worn
over the regular underwear and next 10
thr skirt than Ia the longes; and heaV-
'eAi DIX coats. 4 short bloused coat com
"e'es The cosiness. Some long coats, belt
~, With b!Oused front, are shown in
A'aVy kerseys. and are very practical
'ooking, especially with raglan cuffs and
useful hood. Some Of thess coats, or
toaks. especially adapted 20 travelling
tear are supplied with a lot OF outside
pockets- These. alas! one must not use
oI 'ear of b.ng all iumpy, II il only a
Nah Eho seems able 10 use pockets with
~ clsiort!ug them with stufiing. Fash
enables have not taken kindly 10 the
Eishi plaid cl0aks and long coats that
advanced a. having English indorse-
''nt But feW o. the plaid shawl coats
49, '' been liked, the plaid turning over at
~ collar. which shows fringed edge
IesAionabie women seem 10 be more a..
4Lh 20 simple effects IN their outside
s~'Hsn1s Some blouse coats have reyers
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25

surprising latitude. The arm covered al
most to the shoulder with glove is per-
mitted. and the elbow sleeve Is a great ia
yOrite. The shoulder may be fitted with
a cap OF lace. from under which a soft
pun ESCAPES 90 the elbow, or the O1-shoul-
der sleeve. may be caught into puffs Of al
most any desired fashion, The long, close
transparent sleeve so popular last season
Is no longer worn and that Is d pity. for
no sleeve is more generally becoming
B0dlces cur daringly low are few. The
line Of beauty Is set safely high, and both
square and pointed necks show only
throat and chest. and perhaps the shSui-
ders. While belt effects prevail, there are
lovely princess models, and gowns belted
at the back with unbroksn princess front
are very graceful. Belts may be merS
thread or SASH Of width. While the
dropped belt il usually seen. IL is no
longer required Very narrow gold or sill
Yer ribbon makes very pretty belts.
One tyte OF gown that is numerous has
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
New Expression Of the Poster Fad.

Poster-rooms are an old idea, but there
Is new source of poster supply since the
idea first made an impression. This Is In
the illustrations of newspapers and peri
odicals. The drawing OF many is bold
and striking. and often the colored ones
are especially attractive. To prepare
these according 10 the new scheme. have
large sheets OF heavy cardboard with
rough surface of dark red. green, or
blue. The pictures carefully cut out and
pasted on a backing of the board Of ap-
propriate color make n very fine varia-
tion of the poster, and one with enough
stiffness to stand up anywhere. Strips OF
such cardboard tackled to the wall serve
also as 2 good background for unmounted
photographs, either of classic statues or
copies of old pictures. Beautiful carbon
prints can be had at very reasonable
prices Of such subjects, and these, backed
in groups of three or more on the card
board, take the baroness from the wall,
without expense of framing or bother OF
hanging. These are the days of small
pictures, the elaborate gilt-framed, mid
dle-of-the-wal picture being the excep-
ton.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
A Fsvisps yes.s,s.

From the Se~ YORK Telegraph.
The masked robbers who held up the
opera house box-offiee az Sioux City, beat
the treasurer with revolver bnttr and
then escaped empiy-handed. were clumsy
bungierx.
The idea OF finding any money in the
local box once will strike any travelling
manager who has ever played Sioux City
as wildly humorous. The incident would
form q substantial CONVERSIONS for a rat.
Ting farce comedy.
The misguided gentlemen who planned
the raid were sytGfatly ciumEy nOyices
The most energetic. industrious. and
hard-working professional highwayman
that ever cut eyeholes IN a nat llniHg
and disguised hts features TO preserys an
raEy dsy wage,s going through a Sioux
CITY box ONCE. What little money comes
In Is absorbed by the house for extras
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25

teriai is cashmere in dahlia red, but fan
mel, flannelette, and all washable stuffs
are equally appropriate
The princess back. with under-arm gore,
fits smoothly, but the full front is made
over a short lining fitted with single
darts. The sleeves are two-seamed, and
roll over 10 form cuffs at the wrists. The
neck is finished with a simple turnover
collar that can be omitted when desired,
and one of linen worn in its stead.
To cut this gown for a woman of me-
dlum size, S1-2 yards OF material q inches
wide. 71-2 yards 50 inches wide, or 43-i
yards A inches wide. will be required.
The pattern. No. 1902. is cut in sizes for
81, "a. Sc. 49, 40 and 42-ineh bust meas
ure.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
Dressing for IEIY Windo,xs.

1t is an effective trick to put row of
little evergreen trees or box bushes out
side a window that has a bad outlook.
These trees last all winter. and are not
sensitive to the changes inside plants find
so hard to resist. English ivy grows out
side. too. and may be trained up in front
of the window. If one has a window oox.
it is well to let il be in the care of the
florist who supplied it. Doing so is an
expense, but in the city where the rooms
are overheated in the day and allowed 10
coal at night, and where gas is burned sey-
eral hours out of the twenty-four, the
window box is a luxury. indeed.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
LsndsH,. Wamsn,. f1nh.

The Empress Club. as a rendezvous ,o-
the smart set, is curious in eompartson
Win the mixed clubs which are so pom
uiar In London. These clubs. most .,
them with fashionable membersh.p. ar
apt 10 have some specific raison d'e,rs
The Aibemarie. however. il a mixed elm
Win purely social aims; The Bath club
one Of the eliIa-sweii. has athletic aims
The Denison Club has charilable asfiss-
uons, the Sesame Club literary purposs-
and so one might, like Tennysonss brook'
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
HOME DRESSMAKING.

The careless, ill-fitting wrapper has
fallen into deserved oblivion. but the
tasteful home gown is a comfort which
no sensible woman does without. The
simple but excellent model shown fits
closely at the back. but is free at the
front. where il is held by a ribbon at the
waist. The shaped backs and under-arm
cores give an effect of slenderness and
grace. and the soft folds of the front are
universally becoming. As shown, the ma
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
rnE UsFoRoorrss.

Il IL rot grisf, the thsught Of other asgs
Tie sseaa q voices loved aaA lllsat Sss,
Sweet memories of the dear and JOYOUS 80
We Travelled ones. youth hahd In haBA .isa 49,.
FoF sh9 would ETfsVs that oia .0gs doss ass slss
That haDpihssa shall be recalled sses kaowe,
Thai traarfiy Ihs ekarz Of akys xor< by
Eus0lds the ni<ht. sAen gOais are lsft sla..,
/ pledge y0a. shsm loved. ! love yes saiil,
greet you. shom liked. fFisnds a. Of yes.-
From tie dim past rrtgfuinl al your sflf
Oh. but ! cry ySs welcome % my dooYf
Il i not ETief ihst Y0a 6ome bask 70 me-.
Il IL net Efisf that yag zft uassfKst
feas -hSm ! ssssa-1ea if.snas sf dear asSTss
-RlPssy D. Saunders. 10 81. L0uis R.syhf,.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
".Ieiltr the Txranis


Nothing keeps the man so content as
the maintenance of his dignity as head Of
the house. No matter how simple the
home. the wise wife makes her husband
feel that there he Is master: that his
convenience and happiness are there of
chief account. He may be hustled about
in his contact with life outside. but there
bet him feel that he Is a person whose
Importance and abilities are believed in.
Many man of genuine authority outside
his home has lost heart and poise be-
cause authority was denied him AT home.
Many man OF small account among his
fellows has gathered strength and power
from the atmosphere thrown about him
I'm his home. To feel himself deferred to
and considered Is tonic 10 the weak. soul.
And the wise wife studies her husband
and plans to make for him just that
home atmosphere that most thoroughly
will tend to the support of his person
atty.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
a olsL's WAY.

msldea WITH an saxie9a kszst
SAL SaAlas gztisatiy
Al eTsry sssne shs gave siaFt.
Esslaisaiag IA 'Tiz he"
Al lsss hs eams ase AT sua sst
And ~hsn she iosmsd IN siEhf
eAs cried 'Pa qaits fsfsettea that
fss ssls ysss I eofas ts-n!ghs" /"
-Chiesgo ftEass- iIsssbA
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
From Gymnasium Statistics.

Poor woman, She claims the spiritual
qualities, yet her muscles of inspiration
average to for man. 1t is some salts
faction TO know that though she is ac-
counted as addicted to all habits of curios-
ity. her neck fiexing muscles average in
strength 69. while the mems (the rubbersD
are 1aS
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
|Of Interest
TO CQjOnnen.


they are sturdily ignored. and that 10 al
low any part OF one to be lazy because of
an ache Is TO run the risk ef its exacting
more and more attention till IL is regu-
lar tyrant. and may put its owner to bed
and spoil lots OF her fun.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25

ers at and above the waist line. The
sleeves are cut In bishop style and ar
ranged In tuck siirring at the wrists. be-
low which they fall free 10 form frills.
The girdie Is gathered at the front edges
to form tuck shlrr!ngs that conceal the
closing, and IS held in shape By bones iD-
serted at each end. the center back and
the sides, the position OF castings being in
dicated Ia the pattern. The stock Is cury-
ed 20 III the neck smoothly, wrinkleA rib
bon 70 match the belt being worn over Il
in this instance
To cut this waist for a miss Of fourteen
years Of age 5-s yards OF material q
inches wide. i-2 yards e inches wide. or
yards ~ inches wide. with ] yard of silk
or velvet II inches wide for girdle and
collar will be required
The pattern, No. 30s. Is cut IA sizes for
misses OF Il. IA. and iG years Of age.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
SPECIAL PATTERNS

For a pattern OF the misses peasant
waist CNo. 5105l. illustrated on this page.
sent 10 cents. The model Is specially made
bv May Manton. and Is cut IN sizes Y. u.
and l6 years. State number and size want
ed. Orders filled promptly on day receive
ed. Address May Manton Pattern Co.
(w. PD. i32 East Twenty-third street,
New YoFk
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25

The simple peasant waist has charm
for young girls that nothing more elabo-
rate can outdo. The very pretty design
illustrated Is admirable for all the many
soft stuffs, both silk and wool, and Is
sufficiently dressy as IL stands. but when
desired. can be varied by a fancy bolero,
either with no sleeves or those of
half length, made i'm contrasting color and
material. The model is made from fig
ured China crepe in turquoise blue, with
the gifdle and soft stock of Liberty satin,
but net. taffeta. India silk. wool crepe
and innumerable other variations might
be suggested.
The foundation for the waist is lining
fitted with single darts, shoulder and un-
der-arm seams. The waist proper is seam
ed at under-arms only, and closes invis-
IDLY. with the lining at the center back
The fullness is arranged in five straight
tuck shirrings at the neck, which are
graduated III fullness 10 give the effect of
round yoke. and Joined to the lining on
lines indicated in the pattern, and In gath-
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
New York. Dec. n. 1900.

Y OK Dec n. i+t
ANY a woman early
IN the winter almost
cooked In her big
coat for the purpose
Of showing she had
one: but that's over
Now the fine, long
garments are a use
ful protection as
we'll as a mark %
stylishness. All the
big coats are loose,
and they gain there
by IN coziness. for
there can be no real
warmth In q gar
meut that squeezes.
All varieties Of bcx
coats and every
kind Of empire cut,
together with plain,
half fitted effects,
share popular favor.
Only the woman
who Is blessed with
a carriage should
venture the big,
loose, sll-fur ulstcrs
that "A a en- the
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25
SPECIAL PATTERNS.

For pattern OF the home gown CNo.
3709. illustrated on this page, send 10
cents. The model is specially made by
May Manton, and is cut In sizes 30 to z
inch bust. State number and size wanted.
Orders filed promptly on day received.
Address May Manton Pattern Company
(W. P). 132 East Twenty-third street,
New York.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25

Or. A S. Clark Is sailing from Havre r a
the Champagne Saturday, December s. He
will visit his daughters in America ara
anticipates remaining for a month or six
weeks. DIR. Clark has been Overworked
during tine last year. and well deserves a
holiday. Dame Ramor attributes the doc
tors visit TO quite another cause. Nous
yefronsI'
The Washington weekly post., 1900-12-25

II Congress deiyes into the affairs Of
our commission. ] am badly mlsinformed
II a condition Is not revealed which. for
the sake OF the opinion that foreign nA-
tions should hold Of uz. were better LEFT
undisc!Osed. Gossip tells u that Maj
Braekett. an disbursing officer of the com
mission. has had several trying interviews
with Mr. Peek and his assistant Mr..
Woodward. during the paSt few weeks.
SIR Bracketrs long experience In the
Treasury Department has taught him the
nature % what the government considers
10 be legitimate charges against u on
the part OF ils special commissioners. This
gentlsman's IDEAS I am told. we're oftiimss
widely al variance sith those of his super
Tor Officer. AF. Peck, and his eiose and
careful scrutiny % personal expenditures
led 20 several unpleasant scenes. In fact.
the obaurate WAshingtonian has declined
aat-footed 20 pay several bills presented
for payment. officially o. k'ed. Dame
Runor declares that on one occasion he
weut 20 faF as 10 threaten the With.
hoidias of salaries 10 settle certain acs
eoIaie' buf the pleadinEs Of the commis-
sener and the real, true warm tears OF
he assistant commissioner general melted
Sir. Bracket. fkAScEsKA.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
a RAILROAD NAN.
GIVES HIS VIEWS ON SHIP SUB
SIDY BILL.

VIEWS ON SHIP SUR
SIDY BILL.
eBy Telegraph to Virglnian- Pilot
Chicago. Dec. S.-President James J.
Hill. of the Great Northern Railroad
was the guest at the Bankers Club at
the monthly dinner tonight. He was
expected to speak upon the subsidy
Dill now pending in Congress, but his
remarks were extemporaneous and
briefer than had been expected upon
this subject.
The club previous to the address of
Mr.. Hill passed a resolution request
ing the President to reappoint Lyman
j. Gage Secretary of the Treasury. Mr.
Hill spoke at considerable length dis
cussing matters of Interstate and for
elgn commerce. In the first part of
his remarks he merely alluded to the
subsidy bill by saying that he had
made some inquiry concerning the
building of boats in this country and
upon the Clyde, and found that he
could have them constructed in this
country at a much lower figure than
in Scotland. This, he declared, did
not look much as though n subsidy was
needed for shipping. II such a mca-
sure were passed IL would, in his opin-
ION, assist most those who needed no
assistance, and he mentioned the
ocean greyhounds" as those most
likely to be benefited.
He then branched out into a talk on
the manner OF controlling railroads by
legislation. and declared the matter
was one which none but experts under
stood and that railroads could no more
be properly handled in this way than a
broken limb could be set by statute.
In concluding his speech he required
TO the subsidy bill, and said concern
ing It:
at is an excellent thing If It is not
abused. believe that if we only could
pay tonnage on the actual commodi-
ties OF certain kind based on the dis
lance carried, there would he some ius-
ice III a subsidy. | analysed the first
Diii that was drawn, carefully, and
round that out OF 50 900 900 about
Sneoo. 600 went to what is known as the
american Line good friend OF mine
ana nice gentlemen. They are always
very Kind TO me when | am crossing
AT the same time why should we, as
nation. pay $4,000 900 year for thir-
ty years. and have seven eighths Of it
go TO ten or twelve ships. | am glad
TO say that when attention was called
TO this, the bill was amended. and 1t
is now in much better shane The
S9.O00.O00 is to be distributed pro ra TIA
among all the ships that sail under the
American flag. and they have set apart
80 per cent. of the appropriation for the
Pacific Ocean. No doubt some of my
friends thought they were serving me
In money sense. Perhaps they were.
but would much rather see them
take the duty off the plates that are
to so into the ships when they are
built. If Congress will appropriate
SlSo.000, 900 for n class of ships that will
reduce the cost of carrying our com
merce we will have n right to feel that
they have done well. but we do not
think that they should give the bulk
OF 1t to twenty or twcnty-one ships
that are only compelled TO run 81 knots
once to the satisfaction of the govern
ment officer detailed for that purpose"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
PROCEEDINGS or THE SESSION
YESTERDAY.
lBy Telegrnph 70 Nirglnlan. PIlol

iBy Telegraph To Nirsinian- PiloO
Louisville. Ky. Dec. Sat today's
session of the American Federation of
Labor convention, considerable bust
ness was transacted, but committee re-
ports were not all Forthcoming.
An appeal was read from the Fed
Grafton of Labor of Porto Rico asking
for freedom OF speech assembly and
press and th9t committee be sent
to the island for the purpose of COM
pleting organization.
"A telegram was read from the w.
G. II. u. at Washington asking as
sisSancc in putting down the liquor
traffic.
Second Vice President Duncan read
the report OF the executive council. IL
reviews the action of the national and
international unions for the past year:
criticised the treatment of the street
railway employees in St. Louis during
the street railway strike in that CITY,
the action of La Resistencia, cigarmak-
ers, OF Tampa, Fla, and reaflirming
the right of American citizens to work
without hindrance; cited the reduction
or the working hours OF granite cut
tiers to eight hours and increased aver
age wages 16 2-3 per cent in the United
States and Canada
a resolution was adopted instructing
the State branches of the Federation
in each State to petition the LegisIa-
ture for change in the Constitution
providing for the submission TO the
people of constitutional amendments
on petition of voters, and instructinc
the executive council to ask for like
amendments to the federal constitu-
ton.
Just before adjournment a number
Of resolutions were presented by title
and referred, among them being one
against the anti-scalping bill, one to
encourage the establishment of local
unions of the Retail Clerks Interna-
tional Association; one for a Govern
ment department of labor, the head of
which shall have a place in the cab
met; one to secure the passage by Con-
gress of bill TO restrict immigration
with view to preventing the grow tn
of the sweating system, and one re-
affirming adherence by the Federation
to the principle of self government by
each craft Of trade, and a number rec
ommending boycotts against specified
firms.
The consideration of and passing up
on these resolutions and other bust
ness will occupy the attention of the
convention all next week, Mr.. Comp
ers tonight stating to an Associated
Press representative that final adj
journment will be taken one week from
tonight