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The times., 1900-12-23

cropping for ones pocket or the discern
fort OF going without any at all.
A shirt waist or blouse is worn with this
skirt. but is covered. OF course. by the at
trsctive jacket OF Breitschwanz, which is
snort and close-itting at the back, but is
slightly bloused in front in accordance
with the present taste. and caught into
belt OF crimped black mousseline de sole,
finishing in front with bow and TWO long
ends of the same transparent material.
Strappings OF the- cloth are likewise ap-
pliqued about the back and sides, and the
acme of elegance is attained by large
faring collar and wide, ripping reyers of
Russian sable. The closet fitting sleeves
end in deep sable cuffs. and the accompa-
nying nun is Of large proportions, and is
also Of sable. A soft cravat Of pleated
mousseline de sole gives chic touch 10 the
gown. as does also the hat OF grey felt
with stitched brim and garniture OF black
taffeta and black conteau quills-
The new sleeve form is evident in many
sur creations, and harmonizes well with
ei, her the bolero or the Russian blouse
forms fer out-of-door wear Such jacket
of black Persian lamb is made tight OF
back and reaches only to the waistline.
which, however. is much elongated in ils
double breasted front At the waistlire
the fur is caught into becoming girdle Of
black crepe de chine. being corselet
shape al the back, from which 1t encircles
the waist and fastens in front with a bow
and two long ENDS in the style Of the jack
Ell of our illustration.
Six large, fancy buttons effect the clos
ing and there is The faring collar for
warmth. as well as appearance. but the
cTowning feature is the graceful sleeve,
comfortably full at the armhole and over
the elbow. and as far rs the wrist, where
ii suddenly decreases into narrow wrist
band. which is fastened by means OF three
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ornamental buttcns-miniature OF those on
the jacket With hat covered with Per-
sian lamb and ornamented with any OF
the devices which the millinery field Of
fers in such abundance at present, and q
muh of conspicuous size. these little blouse
jackets present a more stylish and chic ap-
pearancs than many others Of costlier fur,
but less characteristic form.
Ermine again rises to the occasion this
year, though more as trimming for mil
linery purposes than for the composition
OF entire garments 1t is perhaps the only
fur which should be worn with discretion,
as its glossy surface and the abrupt con-
trast of its black tails on the white sur
face is never flattering and tends to hard
en- the features and complexion. In a COM
bination with pastel shades il has proved
more becoming than with black, and some
very handsome berets and hats covered
with ernline and profusely trimmed or
draped with soft velvets, mauves or rose
shades. or even yeIlows OF different shades
and several times darker than the fecks
of light yellow OF the ermine tails, are
very acceptable for evening wear.
Though fur limitations, like jewel irni-
tations, have heretofore been tabooed as
being out OF taste, recent developments
show a reyersion of this feeling, and the
profusion of striking jewels, as well as
the lavish use of fur, has called for imi-
tations. which are universally accepted.
and do excellent service. in the millinery
field particularly. Chinchiila. that de-
structible though lovely fur, is initiated
very successfully, as the seasons millin-
cry testifes, and, when combined with
draperies of rose-colored panne. caught
with large square buckles OF cut steel and
embellished with a rose and velvet To-
liage. it may form a chef d'oeuyre OF mil
iinery skill and taste which is the admi-
ration of all appreciative eyes
FELIX F0CRNERY.
The times., 1900-12-23
THEY WEAR QUEER HATS.
Natives of the Azores Have Some Pc
culiar Notions.

The women of the Azores and Cape
Verde Island are nothing less than cranky
in the matter of headwear; for, in those
islands, with their hot climate and per-
petual summer, most of the women wear
heavy garments with immense hoods, far
more fit to enable thsir owners 20 with
stand the rigors OF a Northern winter.
The men, also, are equally obstinate, and
instead of covering their caputs with light
''straws," or "palm-leafs.' fit upon them
caps OF wool with long Tapping capes of
the same material or of cotton.
II is around the public fountains, in the
so-called Western Islands, that enc
sees the women at their best Some are
coming for water with earthen jars laid
carelessly across their heads, others are
departing, with heads held gracefully
erect and weil-filled vessels poised upon
them. Some are very busily engaged in
washing, in the huge stone tanks that are
close by the fountains, and the well-worn
and polished sides of which bear testi-
mony to useful service for generations of
time. On every side, in fact, are rare
scenes for the artist; the ancient foun-
tains themselves, the tanks, the earthen
jars of ancient and classic shape and
richest colorings; the surrounding build
architecture: all these afford good sub
jects for pen or brush. Some of the
houses are covered with porcelain tiles Of
exquisite coloring and design. and these,
in conjunction with the red, earthen-
tiled roofs are very attractive.
In their dress. as has already been OBJ
served the people of the Azores are very
peculiar and there is one article of
woman's costume. in particular Said to be
confined in its use TO these islands and to
be seen nowhere else. This consists of
full cape of black cloth reaching from
head to heels and completely enveloping
and hiding the wearer. To complete the
obscurity and Disagreement, a hood of
enormous dimensions is attached to the
garment, which is lined with some stiff
substance and often stands a foot or more
above the head, flaring out defiantly and
fiamboyantly on either side. 1t resembles
nothing else SO much as it may be said to
resemble the erstwhile famous '.one hoss
shay" and is locally known as the Ca
pote capello." And when two women
attired in this arrangement chance to
meet in one of the very narrow streets of
the chief city and stop TO gossip, all
traffic is temporarily suspended. This
costume is especially obnoxious to the
male sex, since youth and old age beauty
and ugliness. are alike eXtinguished and
/ indistinguishable in the gloomy depths of
the "capote capelio." AS to a lover.
perchance. snatcEins a kiss from his
sweetheart, thus attired, he might quite
as easily do il from the bottom of we'll,
9he obnoxious. maligned and forbidding
shaker bonnet" is not 'in it, when COM
pared with the capote, for absolute pro-
lection to the weaker and fairar sex
The times., 1900-12-23
A SOCIAL sHYLoCK.
She Levied n Tnx Upon Her Fat
Friends.

A plump social" is the newest thing In
church entertainments down in New Jer-
sey One was held st the Methodist
Church at Sayreyille shortly before
Thanksgiving for the purpose of paying
the church debt and buying the pastor
his Thanksgiving dinner. 1t was the con-
ception OF Miss HARRISON, one of the social
leaders OF the church.
A few days before the national feast day
neatly written invitations were received
by the young men of the Epworth League.
Come to the plump social and bring your
best girl with you,' they said in sub
stance. A plump sociai What did it
mean? 1t had sort of Thanksgiving Day
sound. The village was burning up with
curiosity. But Miss HARRISON let no one
into the secret.
The church was crowded to the doors
Thursday night. Every young man from
far and near had brought his sweetheart
to see what a plump social looked like.
They found curtain drawn across the
front of the auditorium, shutting of the
platform. When this was drawn aside a
huge pair OF scales was disclosed with q
basket attachment. Miss HARRISON ap-
peared as mistress of ceremonies.
Ladies and gentlemen" she said, "the
object of this meeting is to ascertain
the relative plumpness of the marriage
able young women of Sayreville and vi
cinity. Young men attending them will
be allowed the privilege of lifting them
into the basket, and in turn will be as
sessed 10 cents for the first 100 pounds
and 10 cents for each additional ten
pounds OF fraction thereof. Now, then,
don't all come at once"
There was a great deal of giggling and
titrering over this speech. Cheeks grew
rosy, and many blushing lass covered
up her face in wild confusion. No one
stirred.
'-Ah," said the mistress OF ceremonies.
'I see you are a little difident about
coming forward. l announced myself as
willing to be the first victim-that is, If
any young man is bold enough to do his
share"
Now Miss HARRISON is pretty, and like
wise plump, and about twenty young men
sprang forward, anxious to lift her into
the basket. She chose one. and the scales
forced him to pay 80 cents for the privi-
lege.
Thea followed perfect rush of candi-
dates. Fat and lean, tall and short, the
lovely lasses were lifted into the basket
and duly weighed, while the little church
rang with joyous laughter over the
struggles and protests OF many of the
girls. When Miss HARRISON handed the
pastor the sum he asked for and S25
more, he blessed her and said she was a
genus
The times., 1900-12-23
ONE WAY OF GETTING COPY"
This Correspondent Was Clever, But
Not Exactly Fnir.

An American woman Journalist who was
in London at the time of that city's recep-
tion to the City Imperial Volunteers
evolved her own little plan for seeing all
that was going on and this Is how the
Montgomery Advertiser" urfolds her
unique method:
During the terrific crush young wom-
an with a baby in her arms was carefully
protected by the police. They stood around
her. they passed her through the volunteer
lines, a mounted officer backed his horses
and made passage for her, an inspector
took her arm and deposited her on the
pavement, a shopkeeper, taking pity on
the infant, lifted her over his barrier, and
gave her q seat. She saw the procession
in comfort, and when the crowd had thin
ned she went her way profuse in her
thanks. I had witnessed the occurrence
and it had somewhat startled me, for
thought I recognized the bearer OF the in
FAINT. When she went up the street l fol-
lowed her and spoke name aloud behind
her. She turned. and saw that my sus-
picions were correct. It was Miss -
an American lady journalist
why. what do you mean by bring
ing somebody's baby out with you on
such day as this?" I exclaimed. "oh,
don't give me ayayi' exclaimed the
lady of the pen. Il wanted to see the
show from the street, and to pick up
copy for my paper, and I'm afraid OF
big crowds because I'm such a little
body. l was wondering what : should
do. when / remembered that an Eng
lish crowd is always sympathetic to q
woman with baby. So l brought one
with ne, and 1t has answered wonder
fully well, assure you" "a brilliant
idea," l said. but what about the in
fant? Weren't you afraid OF getting 1t
killed? And where did you find a
mother willing to let you have her
child for such a desparte purpose?"
"Oh, that's all right exclaimed the
lady, with a twinkle in her eye. This
baby could stand lot OF squeezing.
Look"
She gently raised the infants veil.
1 gazed at its placid features and burst
into laughter. The baby that the police
had protected, that the volunteers Of
ficer had championed, that British
crowd had divided to give safe pas
sage to. the baby for whose sake
sympathetic shopkeeper had presented
its terrified monther with a 2-guinea
seat gratis--was a doll.
The times., 1900-12-23

ers. and their interests are not in impure
persons or things. The plays with hero
ines of immoral life have been popular
in spite of this circumstance and not on
account of it. Some human element in
the play. apart from this quality. has won
favor for them. and not the circumstance
that the heroine was sinful.
One great Instance of the vitality of the
erring heroine is Camille" The wonder
full vitality of that famous drama has led
many persons to cite it as an instance
of the vogue possible 10 an immoral rlay
and Dumas drama is immoral. il ever one
was. because it gloriftes sinful life. fut
not this feature of the play made its great
popularity. Its loye story appeals strong
ly to the sentiments OF women who par
ticularly enjoy such episodes. Camille"
made its popularity not on account of its
heroine, but in spite of it.
The times., 1900-12-23
Victims of Fashion.

II the present fashions in women.s
dress continue. certain great houses Of
England and France are likely to go
into bankruptcy. And thousands of Ia
borers may face something like starva-
tion.
The chief cause of trouble-apart from
the gambling speculation of traders In
wool-is a freak of fashion. Last year
smooth soft cloths came into fashion for
walking and visiting dresses. They re-
quired the short fine wool produced by
a breed OF sheep not the most numerous.
Once q woman brought want to ihou-
sands. 1t was when Empress Eugenie
suddenly abandoned hoopskirts. Around
the world went the news OF It. In six
months every woman In farthest Amer
lea had discarded her hoopskirts. Vast
factories in Birmingham. England, had
to be closed in consequence.
The times., 1900-12-23
Louis XVI sinid of Honor.

The maid OF honor of one of the Janu-
airy weddings VIII wear typical Louis
XVI gown, and If anyone in the audi
ence- finds eyes for the bride the wearer
of the Louis XVI costume will be much
disappointed young person. She VIII have
a long-tailed coat OF mauye velvet with
gold buttons and turned-up tails lined
with palest blue satin The underdress is
to be of soft liberty satin. a shade paler
than the coat. The coat fronts are to be
cut away to show gold waist-belt tied
at the left side and finishing with long
ends The jabot is to be of point d'Alen-
con lace and the large hat will be decked
with many plumeS.
The times., 1900-12-23
Her Charity Gown.

The daughter of a vicar of a rural parish
not very far from London has collected all
the buttons placed in the church offeratory
bags for tue past twelve months. when
special collections were made for the char
tiles connected With the church. The young
lady intends TO figure at a local fancy dress
ball, which is to be given al the end OF
the year, in the character of Charity. and
she means in an ironcal sIirit to have
those souvenirs OF meanness-the buttons
sewn in patterns ON her dress.
The times., 1900-12-23
SHE ~CHARMEDv JEWELS.
This Happened Ia These End-Of-de-
Century Days.


A woman with capacity 10 do wonderful
things with the past, present, and future,
made her exit from Wheeling. W. Va, re-
Gently. AMI. it is said, took with her some
$1,000 worth of property. From the first
she had an enormous clientele, ranging
from schoolgirls to widows with hoary
heads. 1t is said she got money and jew
elry TO treat so that the owners would be
able to cast magic spells over those they
wished to influence. She insisted on gold
money and real jewelry, as Noting else
would hold the charm. She took her time,
about applying the charms and, it is said,
mace large collection of yaluables. One
woman is reputed to be out two diamond
rings, a gold watch and four golden dou-
BILE eagles. Another woman put up $50
to discover whether there is oil under a
neighbor's farm thai she intended buying
Many of the victims are poor women, but
some are society" women of education
and culture.
The times., 1900-12-23
Room for Doubt.

They we're newly married. and were
spending their honeymoon in Cornwall.
At The expiration of week they sent
letter to the old home. in which it was
written that "the weather was lovely, and
that they often INDUCED in a short row
in the morning"
Next day. on returning to lunch after
an hours boating. they found a telegram
awaiting them. which read:
You say You have had short row.
How do you pronounce the last word?-
Your anxious father.''-Stray Stories.
The times., 1900-12-23
Helen GouId,s Rule.

Miss Helen Gould carries the religion
she processes into the smallest acts OF
her everyday life, says the New York
World" &" IF this unassuming mistress OF
millions is entertaining party OF inti-
mates at luncheon or heading the board
at any formal banquet of forty. her Gus
tom never varies. She rises in her place
and solemnly asks a blessing upon the
food and the partakers. 1t Is grace al
most childlike in its straightforward sin
cerity.
The times., 1900-12-23
Pages of PescfRs.

Apropos of presents the Pope received
a very useful one the other day. 1t was
sent to him by a devout Spanish lady. 1t
is a book of 80 pages. bound in fine leath-
er and beautifully decorated. Each leaf is
a duplicate Of its brother. and is a thou
sand peseta note The Pope. in thanking
the giyer. remarked that the book was an
extraordinary one in many ways. but that
1t was unique in this, that no critic that
received it could lind II in his heart 10 say
a single harsh word against it.
The times., 1900-12-23

He-I wonder why everybody keeps
looking at me? Do you see any reason for
it, Miss Katosh?
She (after a glance at his countenanee)
No. really. / can't see why anyone
should look twice,
The times., 1900-12-23

Young Lady-what! I shall only have
one husband all my life.
Gypsy Woman-Well. what can you ex-
pect for shilling. miss ?-Tit-Bits.
The times., 1900-12-23
THE ART OF CHARMING
A Great Deal Depends Upon YoHr
Conversation.

You Must Also Possess a Good Men-
ory md n Fine Amount of Tact.
There Are Other Important Rules,
According to Your yictim's Sex.
BE Mindful of the Way You Fiatter.
The times., 1900-12-23
HOLLANDS ROYAL BUYER
Queen Wilhelmina Purchasing Her
TrouSseau in Paris.

She Fits From Store to store in
Nobby Gowns md Seems 10 Enjoy
Her Novel Tasl<-Art Invadcs Dame
Natures Floral Observation-Disclosures
Still Pspnlnr-GoId-Encr Lace
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-08-01
GRAND MASTER Won pRAA6.

The presence of Grand Master
Won Praag attracted an unusually
large attendance of Odd Fellows at
the weekly session of Redwood
Lodge last Saturday evening. The
Grand Master witnessed the initia-
tion of a candidate by the regular
staff, and afterwards made a con-
gratulatory address on the interest
shown for the good Of the order by
the local lodge, as we'll as the ex-
:cellent prospects for the continued
growth of Odd Fellowship in this
jurisdiction.
The Grand Master announced
that he had visited 80 lodges dur
ing the 80 week days since his in
stallation, and that he wanted a
thousand new members in this iur-
isdiction before the lodge year
closed. The completion Of the Odd
Fellow s Home at Northfeld marked
a step forward for the fraternity.
and practically insured every men,
Der OF the order against being left
without a home, on account of old
age, sickness or other misfortune.
Before the lodge closed the Grand
Master gave a valuable lectnrn and
demonstration of the degree work
of the order and announced that he
would remain over until Monday
noon, when he should go on to fill
an appointment at Springfield.
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STUDENTS 1T A PICNIC.
Summer Training School Attend
ants Entertained.

The summer high school faculty
gave the students an outing last
Thursday afternoon, in the Redwood
dalles, at point known as Indian
Coulie" overlooking the Redwood
river, just below the Ramsey con-
fuence with the Redwood.
The party met at 4:45 p. M, on
the east side of the court house and
from thence in a party, two by twos
with lunch baskets, led by Mr..
Race, it marched to the camp
grounds. Here songs were sung,
stories were told, jokes were per-
petrated, refuses stated, and wit
sparkled freely. Miss Jennie Schef
fer, secretary of the School Educa-
tion Co., Minneapolis. who was Wis
iting the summer school, was by
special invitation present and gave
some pleasing descriptions of her
recent trip into the Dixie schools.
Supper was served at $50 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Race served the party
with lemonade, ice cream and cake.
The party returned at $50 p. m.,
singing America and ''John
Browns Body" on it's homeward
way. A visiting artist photoed the
entire party. The entire party
were allowed to gum it, as an aid to
digestion, Supts Ellsworth and
Overholt furnishing the gum for
the party.
Twas delightful evening for all
who went. No formalities marred
the enjoyment of anyone, and all
seemed happy. Lets 60 again, =
said many
w. G. T. L. RECEPTION.
The members Of the w. T. U.
gave reception to the teachers in
the lecture room of the Methodist
church last Friday evening. The
program was literary and musical.
Among the renditions reading by
Mrs. Nevious, sister of Mrs. r.
E. Fuller, was considered fine. as
was also the reading OF Miss Muir
ply. Miss Ethel King sang solo.
Mrs. H. Goodacre read a paper on
Physical Culture Other papers
were read by Mesdames Clipfell,
Lusk and Charter.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-08-01

ager Day has been looking at the
map of this section and has favored
road from Morton through Red
wood Falls to Tracy. tapping what
he considered rich agricultural
district and giving that section a
competitive short line to Minneapo-
lis. The Northwestern proposition,
if first carried out, will put a quiet
US to this dream, and make that
company supreme in the county.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-08-01

hrst meeting for acting on property
valuations.
Mr.. Burmeister has cleared the
way to the west end of the dam site
and has moved what was once the
storage shed of the Delhi Mills, to
the site. where it is to be used for
cement storage. tool house, etc.
Homer & Hoskins of North Red
wood, are figuring on putting in the
dam, the face Of it to be of North
Redwood granite.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-08-01
DAM PROCEEDINGS.

The appraisers appointed by
Judge Webber to appraise the land
wanted by the city for dam and
park purposes, give notice in the
legal columns of THE GAZETTE. this
week, Of the time and place Of their
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-08-01

cream. Ice cream at lawn social Friday
evening on J. B. Rohtns0n's lawn.