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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

ed scallops. wide ofunce of pleated
liberty mousseline of the same shade Is
attached to the silk foundation skirt IN
der the scallops and forms the flare. The
familiar bolero. which seems to have a
stronger hold on public favor than ever,
also greets us in this costume. 1t is OF
tan cloth and closes in front with two
deep points held by two gold filigree but
tons. The collarjand shoulder points are
of ochre guipure appliqued on cream-col-
ored satin, and the wide belt and collar
are of crlmped cream colored mousseline
de sole over satin of the same shade. A
picture hat of tan beaver felt, faced with
golden brown velvet and trimmed with
long amazon plumes. shading from brown
10 cream, completes this study in tans."
According to all indications, the tight
clnging effects will continue. though
tending toward draperies makes itself felt
in deep pleats and panels. which, however,
are closely adjusted to the figure, and so
far serve the purpose OF increasing the
fare only. In many walking as well as
house toilettes the cores of the skirt sep
arate at or below the knee line, and form
ing panels, disclose deep fan pleatings Of
different but harmonizing color This is
particularly in evidence in some very
striking plaid costumes in tailor-made
style, one Of which. for example, in a
small dark blue and green pattern with a
dash of red in it, has these deep fans Of
red taffeta inserted between the seven
cores of the skirt. blouse of red taffeta
is worn, but almost covered blythe short
jacket of the plaid goods, with collar. re-
vers, and deep cuffs Of red taffeta closely
stitched with many rows of red silk
FELIX FOURNERY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

1t is held by a recent writer on woman
that the seven stages in her life may be
reckoned as composed of multiples of sew
en-. The first seven years are infancy, the
second seven childhood. the third seven
girlhood. the fourth group brings a fully
developed womanhood. From twenty
eight to thirty-fYe-the fifth seven
might be called the infancy of age. for in
those years one learns to exercise the
faculties and perceptions that have been
developing in the previous groups. Up to
the age OF forty-two the lessons go on.
Character is being matured and fixed, the
definite trend of life established. After
that few changes are made in the real
person. Slight variations and modifica-
tions of opinion there may be, but moth
ing deep or vital is likely TO transform
the life.
The common phrase. "a confirmed old
bachelor" and "a confirmed old maid"
applied TO unmarried men and women
over forty, are tactt admissions of that
fact. intimating that mental and physical
habits are so strongly rooted the adapta-
bility of earlier years has ceased to exist.
and the person is incapable Of adjustment
to a new environment. The tale goes on.
Fifty-six, a sturdy middle life: sixty
three. the eucroachment Of age; seventy
three, the span of existence-the decade
of sevens. beyond which lies a mere wait
ing for the end.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
"Her Low, sweet Voice.

Shakespeare wrote something immortal
about the low, sweet voice of woman, that
has been quoted steadily ever since ii got
into print. In the abstract the Bard Of
Avon is right, but there are people-good
plain. everyday people with no special sense
of the ideal and perhaps no special sense
of hearing who prefer this low-toned lady
would speak out when she had anything
to say. Among the daring critics who VEN
ture to cast a stone at the quotation is a
writer in the Philadelphia Enquirer" who
gives an experience by way of illustration.
Here it is:
Theoretically, low, sweet voice in
woman is not only an excellent thing. but
so attractive one that it arouses general
admiration. There are numbers of the
sex. however. who cultivate low tones
without taking thought for the clearness
of enunciation that should characterize
them, and these ladies are both a trial to
their friends and a grievance to that part OF
the public with which they come in con-
tact
Such a one was described the other even
ing by man who has her for his vis-a-vis
at his boarding house table and whose
nerves are worn to a thread he says, by
his efforts TO understand her.
Il only hear a word she says now and
then" he complained. 80 l say I beg
pardon. and What did you say?' in reply
until I'm ashamed of myself, ard then
answer at random until her surprised face
brings me to a sudden halt.
This evening. for instance. our conyer-
sation was something like this: She began
it after salutaiions had been exchanged
she always does begin it:
. Mr.. Jones' she said, 'ur-ur- ur ur-ny-
sister-ur-ur-u
'' I beg pardon said I, politely; 4 didn't
quite understand what you said.
Why, ur-ur-ur. my sisterur ur
this evening"
amaZement. / had no idea she would do
such thing, and only this evening, too
This caused the young woman to renew
her efforts to make me understand, and
after only about ten minutes more of ques-
tions and inarticulate explanations l finally
was brought to understand that she had
invited me to go with her that evening to
visit her sister.
mo. l don't like a low voice in woman;
I like good. strong, lusty tone that will
carry at least across a table and that
don't object to any amount Of sweetness. SO
that it isn't too great to prevent a clear
enunciatiOn.
Il tell you. the difficulty l have in I'M
Outstanding this vis-a-vis of mine is going
to result in nervous prostration in the end;
see if it doesn't"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
WomanhOOd in Japan.

In Japan the position of woman is higher
than in any other Asatic country. THE
Great Learning for Women" a treatise
composed by the celebrated novelist Kali
bara, gives the ideas that have long pre-
vailed in Japan. A few extracts from Prof
Chamberlaln's translation will show their
general spirit. The only qualities that be-
fit woman are gentle obedience, chastity,
mercy, and quietness.
1T is the chief duty of a girl living in
the parental house to practice flial piety
toward her father and mother But after
marriage her chief duty is to honor her
father-in-law and mOther-in-law to hon
or them beyond her own father and moth
er. to love and reverence them with all
ardor. and to tend them with every prac-
tice and flial piety. \ woman has no par
'icular lord. She must look to her hus-
band as her lord. and must serve him with
all worship and reverence. not despisiug
or thinking lightly of him. The great
lifelong duty Of woman is obedience The
five worst maladies that iflct the female
mind are indocility. dis,ontent. SANDER.
Jealousy. and sUilerT ess. We are told that
It was the custom of the ancients, on the
birth of female child TO le, it lie on the
floor for the space of three days Even in
this may be seen the lIEenine of the man
to heaven and of the woman to earth: and
the custom should teach a woman, how nee
essary it is for her in everything to yield
to her husband the first and to be herself
content with the second place"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
Men Who Wear Corsets.

There is an unfortunate tendency
among middle-aged men OF the present
day TO become-to put it mildly-stout. An
old man. If he is content to grow old
gracefully. and not try to counterfeit a
young man. can view his growing COR
poration" with comparative indifference.
but man. say Of forty or forty-fve can
only view with alarm" such an increase.
says tie New York Press"
There is Northumberland rumor
afoat that corsets for men are being in
troduces and largely worn to correct this
unIdnd demonstration Of nature. An at
tendant at a Turkish hath recently said
10 an interview that more men wore cor
sets than the general public had any idea
of.
"And they lace pretty tight. too" he
continued Il know, for l help to lace
them Up every day
In England, where the practice seems to
be more general than in this country,
there has been considerable discussion
about il IN the papers, and Modern So
ciety." q publication devoted to society
people and their whims. had this pathetic
communication concerning ''he corset
ing"
y am so glad to notice you have start
ed a correspondence about corsets for
u
from some man who wears them-not the
opinion Of the waisted fand wasted) frock-
soated dude. but the experience of an
ordinary creature WHO lives an ordinary
.ife. / feel certain ! want something to
check that awful sign of middle age.
Known rs a corporation. cannot say 1
I'm il favor OF corseting little boys-or
little girls for that matter-theiT bodies
xhen they are growing, need plenty Of
room for Development ! have long since
ceased growing. but / continue to develop
N a manner which is neither pleasing Eor
comfortable.
Does the mans corset require Sec
snd person 10 lace It up? Have the steels
tendency to snep and pierce ones pre-
sious skin? Wearing one, could / blcy-
tie, golf, and row as much as ever? l am
ireadfully energetic. Are the male
things very expensive? And need I have
them Of different colors to match my
cloths? Is different shape necessary for
evening wear? Beatrice says that recent
ly at a tennis party among the gentlemen
q wlsh she had simply said 'menD the
corset was much in evidence. ! should
not like that, but perhaps 1t is only dis
lnguishable through fannels. 2Anyhow,
| must do something. and shall be very
grateful IF my enquiries can be satisfac-
lorily answered"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
= Shirt-Waist Party.

Here is an item which Mrs. Solomon, at
least, would admit to be something new
under the sun. The Chicago Times-Her
add claims to have Just discovered it, in
the society column of the 'Gayville Ga
zette'"
The Mingleswish Yacht Club gave its first
shirt waist party last night, the elite OF
the town being present. All the gentlemen
in attendance wore shirt waists, and some
Of the costumes were maryels OF the fur
nisher's art. Dancing was INDUCED In
after promenade on the spacious veran-
das of the clubhouse. Among the most
striking costumes noted were the follow
ing:
Willie James-Scarlet waist with yoke.
trimmed with point lace. Frills in front
and necklace OF seed pearls
Harry LOyeman looked as beautiful as
a fairy queen in turquoise-blue waist.
cut low In front, with short. ruffIed
sleeves and broad sash, daintily looped up
behind.
Tommie Fleming was very sweet in
canary-colored shirt waist Of fine silk, with
passementerie and applique accessories.
He carried a bouquet of maidenhair fern
and American Beauty roses.
Jack Renfrew-Pale grey waist, fulied in
'front.' with dimity caught in loops over the
corsage. Mr.. Renfrew wore a beautiful
sunburst at the throat and made a very
lady-lilie appearance.
Addison Strong was sweet and graceful
in a pink sleeveless waist, held up by
shoulder straps and ornamented with old
point lace. He wore large bow at the
left side, and but for a prominent vacci-
nation mark would have presented fault
less appearance.
Tom Gudgeon was as radiant as a May
morning in a wonderful creation of yellow
and black, with gauze insertion above the
low-cut bosom. The back was V-shaped.
A large rosette at the front, with loosely
caught ribbons reaching to the belt, gave
an empire effect that was very becoming
to Mr.. Gudgeon's style of beauty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
Hnrd on Society Girls.

A reporter for a London daily paper
asked the following question of Miss Hal
lie Erminie Rives: And you you think
your upper class girls-the girl in smart
society, the summer girl the graduate of
'Vassar. or of 'Wellesley'-are good read
ers?"
Miss Rives answered: mo; not the or
binary society girl. l don't think she is
half as well read as your society ladies
are over here They have ceased to real
ize that wOrk-mental or physical-is at
all necessary They are not brilliant
either in speech or thought as society
leaders should be. Our society women
have no real influence on the life of the
nation. l think great deal of my own
seX-eyery American woman does-but l
am equally convinced that each particular
age is stamped, as to its great character
lines, by its men. But all the same, |
think that if our men make too much of
their women you think too little OF yours.
l wouldn't marry an Englishmau for
worlds. because he would count me as
second. and | want to be first all the time.
| don't want to be an Englishwoman, but
I think an Englishman makes her a good
husband. for she knows no better"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
No Old Maids in China.

One rarely sees girls in China, says a
writer in the London Mail" They mary
so young that they appear to spring from
childhood to maturity without any inter-
mediate stage of girlhood. There is no
blushing fifteen or sweet sixteen" no
flirtations, no balls no picnics, no bil!ets-
doux. The child has not ceased to play
with her doll before she has baby to
dardle.
The only Joy of woman's life is in
dressing her hair. This is done with an
elaborate, artistic science curious to see.
Their hair is invariably black, and very
long. 1t is drawn tightly from tha face
and stiifened with gum. 1t is then piled
up in coils and wings and loops thst stard
alone without the aid Of pads, rou,ets puss.
or hairpins
There are no spinsters In China except
the nuns who dedicate their viIginity to
Buddha. These ladies' shave their heads
like priests, ard thus deprive themselves
Of the only Chinese sign of gender-the
hair dressed a la teapot.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
ICE CREAMS PEDIGREE.
I ms Ought to Interest the Washing
ton summer Girl.

Ladies and gentlemen may be supplied
with ice cream by their humble servant,
Joseph Grove" This advertisement ap-
peared in the New York Post-Boy' of
June s, 1856
Some one who has been hunting up the
history of ice cream says that pyramids Of
red and white ice cream. with punch and
liquors rose, cinnamon, and parfait amour.
were served by a Mrs. johnson, of New
York. at ball given by her on December
u. 1893
Mrs. Alexander Hamilton was the first
to introduce ice cream in Washington, and
il was always afterward a delight to her to
tell how President Jackson had no sooner
tasted it than he declared that in the flu
ture it should form part of the White
House menus. Guests at the next social
function at the Executive Mansion are said
to have tasted very gingerly the frozen
mystery. Those especially from the rural
districts eyed it with especial suspicion
and melted each spoonful carefully before
swallowing it.
At Mrs. Hamilton's suggestion, a. negro
by the name of Jackson. who kept a con-
tectionery store there at the time filled
quart cans with custard and imbedded
them in tubs of ice These he sold for 81
each Others followed him, but he retain
ed the reputation of making the best
ice cream, and became rich as a result II
came to be hawked about the streets like
the present hockey pokey, but remained an
expensive luxury.
Saltpetre was first used in Ita.y- to cool
drinks in the middle of the sixteenth CEN
fury. As early as the first of the seven
teeHth century fruits were frozen in ice
by the French, and ice cups became COM
mon. Iced liquors were introduced by the
lemonade sellers of Paris in 1860. About
l7i the Due de Charities was surprised to
find his coat-of-arms nodded In ice.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
FAMOUS FEMININE WITS.
Do English Women Outshine Thcir
American Sisters in Conversation:
Jopdon differs from New York in the


London differs from New York in the
possession of a group of women who have
made a reputation for themselves as con-
versationalists. and independent Of what
their othc- charms may be are famed in
this respect. Their presence at dinner,
says the New York Sun" IS said to be
largely sought by hostesses more interest,"
ed in the success of their entertainments
than in the impression they may make
personally The woman now accounted
the most brilliant conversatlonalist in
London is Lady Dorothy Neville. She is
said TO be equal to the task of supplying
animation and wit at the very ddllest kind
of a dinner, and while il is a little bit
discouraging to read that she is famed for
the quality and quantity of her anecdotes,
her claims to wit must be well founded.
as she has held her place in London so
ciety for some years without dispute. 1t
is improbable that a woman in New York
society would ever become famous be-
cause she told anecdotes at dinner, and
Invitations IN her case would probably
grow less frequent, instead OF more nu
merous, as they have in he case OF l. ldy
Dorothy Neville. But London standards
are evidently different, as the reputation
of Miss Helen Henuiker, sister of Lord
Henniker, considered one of the most brill
liant women takers, will readily show.
She is said to have made her reputation
chiefly through the wonderful brilliancy of
her riddles that have beer known to keep
smart London diners guessing through the
greater part of a meal.
1t is doubtful if that gift would serve
to make a reputation for cleverness il New
York society," unless there were some quite
unusual qualry in the riddles. The former
Margot Tenant. now Mrs. AsQuth IS an
other woman who maintains her ability TO
talk entertainingly. without possessing any
of the marked peculiarlties of the other
two women who share her reputation. The
conversation OF Mrs. William James is said
to be the secret of her success, and 1t was
once potent enough to gain for her and
her husband the honor OF a visit from the
Prince Of Wales. who is said to take a
great delight in Mrs. James wit. Several
other women have gained the reputation
of brilliancy of talk, and one Of these
made a visit several years ago &c New
port, says a write in the Savannah
News" 1t was admitted there that her
conversation was vivacious and interest
ing. Some evidence of its character may
be had from an experience that befell
her at Newport. She was just beginning
to tell an anecdote when one of the women
In the group arose and went toward an
open window. Don't you want to hear
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
She Answered TO Her Helm.

The Navy girl has new story. A ball
was given, and there came to it some very
youthful naval officers, Of whom several
stood al the doorway and watched the
guests arrive. One rather stout and tall
young girl swept into the room with an air
OF carrying all before her "a frigate in
full SAIL" whispered a lieutenant to a
friend, as she passed. The girl overheard
the remark. By and by he asked her to
give him dance. zone doesn't trust
frigate to a lieutenant" she replied with
a mischieyous sInile.-New York CONNER
cial Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

Mrs. KS story" one of the other listen
ers in the group tactlessly asked. Yes"
was the answer. 81 don't mind hearing it
myself. But my daughter is sitting on the
piazza and I'd rather close this window
before it is told" Tie conversationalist
with reputation smiled, as If she thought
that rather a tribute to her powers, and
went on with the anecdote.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

Gifts from Queen Victoria were given to
the artists after the command" perform
ance recently at Windsor. The Queens
portrait in a silver frame was presented
to Nine, Baurmeister, a brooch to Mdlle.
MaubOurg, and a sapphire bracelet to
Nine. Suzanne Adams Mr. Grau received
a silver cigar box with the royal initials,
Mr.. Flon a jeweled shirt stud. and Neil
FOrsythe handsome cigarette case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
The Humorous Huckster.

"How's your lettuce this morning." ask
ed the bousekeeper.
Splendid, lady" replied the facetious
huckster ITS good and IT'S cheap; so
cheap that we all call It the advance
agent
THE advance agent!' Why DO you call
it tbat?"
Because It's one cent ahead.
delphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

Madam" said the tramp to the farm
ers' wife, have you any objection to my
lying down in one of your fence corners
and DYING"
mo objection at ALL" replied the lady.
over in that corner you will find lot of
straw"
u wouldn't dare to lie on your straw,
madam" said the tramp; I'm so hungry
that I'd be sure to wake up and find my
self eating it"
I'VE have plenty more" said the farm
er's wife. as she closed the door.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

30, dear" said the poets wife, 81 wish
you'd hurry up and become famous.
Why" he asked
Because there are several women in
this street that I'm just dying to snub."-
Stray Stories.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

Willie" asked his mother, "are you
making the baby cry?''
No, mother" replied the boy, I'm
holdin' my hand over her mouth to make
her stop.'-Answers.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-22

chegu, vicar general-Merited by
Misses l.. Hudgens, N. Murphy, G. Fac
zynski, Mary Sena, X. Kennedy, M. Ho-
gan, C. Truswell and C. Pitts. Drawn
by Miss L. Hudgens.
Gold medal for Christian doctrine, do
mated by Rev. j. Deraches-Merited by
Misses l.. Hudgens, N. Murphy, G. Zac-
zynski, NJ. Sena, X. Kennedy, r. Ham
pei, N. Delgado, c. Truswell, F. Hilton,
M. Larracino, A. Sanchez, A. Bergere,
N. Perea, N. Connor and E. Hilton.
Drawn by Miss Katie Kennedy.
Gold medal for mathematics, donated
by Hon. F. A. Manzanares, awarded to
Miss Katie Kennedy.
First gold medal for music, donated
by w. J. Feely Co., awarded to Miss
Mary Upton.
Gold medal for improvement in mu-
sic, donated by Rev. George Juilard
awarded to Miss Florence Hampel.
Gold medal for elocution, donated by
Mrs. b., Seligmon-~M ~Merited by Misses L.
Hudgens, N. Murphy, G. Zaczynski, U.
Hickox, X. Kennedy, M. Sena and F.
Hilton. Drawn hy Miss Urna Hickox.
Gold medal for diligence, donated by
Mrs. j. M. Castillo, awared to Miss Ce-
cie Truswell.
Gold medal for application to study,
from Loretto academy-Merited by
Misses M. Sarracino, N. O'Brien, G.
Read, T. Ramirez. A. Bergere and G.
Jaramillo. Drawn by Miss Guadalupe
Jaramillo.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-22
MINING CONGRESS
Ex-Governor L. B. Prince Nominated
For Permanent President of the
Organization.
ADDRESS BY MRS. ATWOOD
Why Women Should Become Interested In
Mining The Congress Will Work to
Secure the Establishment of De-
partment of Mining.

Milwaukee, June 22.-Mrs. f. c. At
wood of Empire. Colo, was the princi-
pal speaker before the international
mining congress. She talked on Why
Women Should Become Interested in
Mining" and advanced several ideas in
favor of her argument
PERMANENTLY ORGANIZED.
The congress adopted the report of
the committee on permanent organiza-
ton. The report provides that the name
shall be the international Mining Con-
gress." It's object is to be the fostering
of fraternal relations among those en-
gagged in mining and kindred pursuits
in various countries and in portions of
the United States the improvement of
the mining laws of the United States
and the establishment of national de-
partment of mining. The membership
shall consist of representatives appoint
ed by the chief executive of each coun-
try. states and territories, and by such
other authorities and organizations as
may from time to time be fixed by the
congress or its executive committee
and of persons interested in mining,
who shall pay into the treasury the sum
of $5 year. The congress shall meet
annually. The officers shall be presi-
dent, vice president, secretary and
a treasurer, elected by the congress,
and together with other officers shall
hold the positions until their successors
are installed by the next succeeding
congress. There shall be an executive
committee of seven members, a vice
president and a secretary elected for
each country, state or territory. The
next convention goes to Boise City,
Idaho. The report of the committee on
resolutions, which calls upon congress
to establish a department of mining,
was carried.
THE OFFICERS.
Officers were nominated as follows
President, l.. Bradford Prince, Santa
Fe. N. M; vice president, A. p. Swine
ford, Alaska; treasurer. Mrs Z. c. At
wood Empire, Colo; secretary, H. M.
Ryan, Colorado; executive committee
J. w. Adams. Dahlonega, Ga; Mrs.
Haskell Helena. Mont; Philo Orton,
Darlington Wis.