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and interlined with heavy canton 1an-
mel. Black panne velvet forms the lower
blouse part, which is tight fitting and
boped at the back but is slightly fulled
in front. The upper yoke portion is at
tached to 1t by means of dark grey
guipure Insertion, and the folded belt and
graceful little pleated basque are also of
black panne velvet A conspicuous feature
is the triple postillion capes, the two
lower portions Of which are of satin lined
black cloth and bordered with sable, while
the top one is OF the fur and forms high
storm collar and revers which narrow
toward the double breasted front, and
which are lined with the fur showing a
narrow edging of the same as border.
Three huge buttons OF chased silver effect
the closing. The sleeves are tight and
warmly lined, and end with large cuff
of sable. A large brimmed picture hat of
black panne velvet with a soft crown of
the same and trimmed with long ANA
ION plume of the same shade as the lace.
completes this artistic promenade cos
tune.
That this is to be fur season in spite
of the continued balmy weather is evil
dent and the fortunate possessors of rich
furs know so we'll the becoming frame
that the skins of the Russian sable or sill
yer fox form to the complexion, and are
hardly awaiting the real winter days to
wear their adornments. The furriers have
reason to expect rich harvest and have
brought out most attractive models, while
they are introducing some novelties which
are well worth considering. There is
reindeer skin. for instance-soft, smooth,
and short-haired, as 1t is supplied by very
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Working for Pleasure.

"What career is open to the rich college
woman after her college life is over? is
a question that is seriously disturbing
some of our educators says writer In
the Home Journal" 1.-THE college -wo-
man who has her living to make has no
trouble in electing her occupation; she
deyotes herself to education. to medicine,
occasionally to law, literature or bust
ness But the woman Of ample means who
is thrown on her own resources after
fifteen or twenty years Of school life
what is she to do? She has acquired
tastes and habits that make mere So
ciety' career unattractive; she doesn't
want to marry at once. as a general thing,
and often she finds the men In her set I'M
communicable: she doesn't need to work
for a living, and perhaps she has consci
entious scruples about depriving other
women of Job through her competition.
What shall she do to be saved from ennui.
unrest, and the feeling that she is of no
real use in the world? A friend told me
the other day of a young woman in this
predicament who. after a year of idleness
at home, had taken up post graduate work
at Barnard with great enthusiasm, AID
was working harder than she ever had in
her school days, and radiantly happy be-
cause she had again something to do
worth doing; and of another rich girl
graduate who had agreed to fit up new
department in her alma mater II she could
have charge of 1t and thus find some oc
cupation more to her taste than playing
the lady
This unrest on the part of young wo-
men of wealth and education is hope
full sign of the times. That some Of cur
hest women find life of mere pleasure
not worth living may well be set off
against the selfish materialism and osten-
tation of another class of our women.
The fact is also worth rejecting on by
those who shape our college curricula.
The women who simply devote themselves
to scholarly self-culture are, after all.
living a one sided life. They must give
out as we'll as take in. II they are to
Justify their place in the world. The col
leges ought to prepare them for this. in
a broader training. in opportunities to en-
gage In social activities of a helpful sort.
and by intoxicating wider interest in
things human and humane"
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PARIS, Nov. 19.-To be absolutely IN
gatory to have at least one costume OF
sombre black and another trimmed with
fur, so the practical woman kills two birds
with one shot and has her black gown fur
the great masters of the art OF dressmak-
ing have supplied a number OF charming
and mere or less striking models for "strik-
ing" and Conspicuous are the epi.hets
applicable to the fashionable gown, and,
strange to say, refined taste Is by no means
debarred from the composition Of these at
tractiye models. Robert has been more
than usually fortunate of late In catering
to the elegant world, and his latest sue
cess we'll deserves the comment which
ranks it as model embodying the latest
developments of fashion. Black cloth Of
the supple and satiny kind Of composes the
skirt. which Is noteworthy for its bell
shaped cut tight and clinging above the
knees and ending in a haring hem with
bias seams at the back The black satin
lining is cut in one piece with the skirt
and attached to IT, while a black satin
dust rufle faces the unstiffened hem. The
garniture consists OF alternating insertion
of heavy dark grey guipure from under
which the cloth has been cut away, and
bands of dark Russian sable encircling the
skirt In lines which are deeper in front
than at the back. A wider band of fur
trims the hem.
The bodice is very attractive in its con-
ception. AS 1t is worn for out-of-door
purposes only, II is lined with black satin
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young animals only. Undyed, tbs of a
fashionable tan color, and whole jackets
and mantels are made of it with trim
mings. collars, and revers of ermine, sa-
BILE, fox or bear Chinchilla is also a
prime favorite and will figure prominently
in the millinery field.
The separate bodice is worn as much as
II ever was-or more-for the reign of the
skirt and Jacket costume makes 1t a neces-
sity. Naturally the great demand is boun-
tifully supplied by the leading dressmakers
and large fashion emporiums. The variety
in material. construction, and consequent
price Is equal to all purses. The common
short waist for winter wear has many be-
coming styles. and may be OF wool or silk.
The latter material is now manufactured
purposely for the construction of the I'M
lined shirt waist its latest variety having
a heavy canton flannel back which sup
plies all necessary warmth. More elabor-
ate bodices are made over a tight lining
and are generally blouse shaped and rich
ly eInbellished TO suit individual taste and
the little bolero OF lace or embroidery.
spangled and glittering with gold or silver
adds not little to the attractiveness OF
these independent bodices.
The two colors enjoying equal distinc-
tion this year are green and brown In all
their many shades, from nile and reseda
to dark bottle green, and all the light tans
as biscuit and 'bois'' grading through
cafe and chestnut TO dark seal. Red
seems to have had Its day, but appears
once In a while in a very ugly combination
with reseda or bright green, which finds
little favor among refined people.
FELIX FOURNERY.
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WHEN MRS. w1GG1N WRITES.
Something About the Clever Author
of ChiIdren's Stories.

Mrs Kate Douglas Wiggin accomp1ishe5
all her literary work of the year during
the summer months that she spends at
her home in Saco, Me. The house Quill
cote there's pen nameo is century
old, and was built by Mrs. Virgins an
cestors. Set in the midst of elms and ma
pies and picturesque gnarled apple trees.
divided from the river only by n grass
grown roadway and a narrow strip of
lawn, it is the principal house of what
might be called by courtesy village. but
is rather cluster of houses, dozen,
perhaps, each one standing in its own
grounds.
Mrs. Virgins study and bedroom are on
the second floor OF her ancient mansion,
and form a symphony in green and white.
which she calls '.greenan," an old Irish
word meaning chamber full Of sunshine
and looking into verdure.
The long staircase is lined with pictures
of the English poets, and perhaps there
never was a house better calculated for
entertaining than Quillcote on -Saco, for it
was built in the days of large families.
when the homes of gentlefOlk were always
provided with ample accommodations for
travelling friends. The music room on the
the hostess and her guests in the cool
Maine evenings, and her tastes and ac
complishments are shown in the piano.
guitars. and quaint instruments from Fay
al and Hawaii. which have a special cor
ner allotted to them. This apartment.
once the kitchen Of the homestead. has
New England CARPET on its floor. and its
walls are hung with old-fashioned china,
a double row of plates and platters run
toll md hn
frieze tall clock ticks beside the door
and in the great fireplace a kettle swings
from the crane and a fax wheel stands on
the brick hearth. Here the neighhors are
often gathered for musical evenings. for
the house is naturally the centre of viii
lage gayety. and here author friends from
here and the other side OF the water tell
their tales and read their manuscripts
to the snap and crackle of the wood fire
as it fickers behind the old brass dogs.
From April 10 July Mrs. Wiggin Is every
year in Great Britain travelling with her
husband, and as these journeys are often
extended to the Continent her writing
time each year does not always cover the
usual three months and never exceeds it,
says a writer in the American Adver-
tiser" Mrs. Wiggin is morning writer,
as the freshness and spontaneity OF her
work might. perhaps. indicate. In sum
mer she is at her writing table at f:39
o'clock With a picturesque, wide-brim-
med hat shading her eyes, the casual
passer-by may see her in the orchard or
under the great maple before the dew
is off the grass. armed with notebooks.
writing pads, and pencils. and there she
remains until the l o'clock country din
ner is announced. On cloudy or rainy
days she sits at the quaint old desk in
her study, but her hours are the same.
The afternoons being occupied with rest
ing, letter writing. Encouragement of
notes. and walking or bicycling. while the
evenings are devoted to reading and mu-
sic.
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Interesting Women,

Miss Balfour, the sister of Arthur j.
Balfour, Government leader in the House
of Commons, is noted for her devotion to
her brothers interests. and she manages
most of his affairs, SO as to leave him en-
tirely free for his political work. She not
alone superintends the house in the con-
ventional way, but looks after outside de-
tails which are usually left to the super
vision and direction Of the master of the
house. Mr.. BalfOur is never bothered
when the chimney needs attention, the roof
retiling or any other matter OF this kind.
Miss Balfour attends to defects and gives
the orders herself She also buys the
horses and carriages, and is said to be
well qualified for the work and good
Gently she had a special brougham made
for her brothers use, attending to the de-
tails herself. AS an instance of her care
and interest, it is said that II there is 4
possibility of her brother needing a con-
yeyance and she desires to take a drive.
the best carriage and the first coachman
will be left for Mr.. Balfour. and she will
take the second carriage and the second
coaohman.
The Countess TOlstoi is described as a
notable woman, who has met the Difficult
ties which her husbands life and views
have presented with remarkable tact and
wisdom. Despite her care of large
family, for she is the mother Of thirteen
children, and the entire management of
an estate. she finds time to assist her hus-
band in his literary labors. Count Toll
stoi's writing is exceedingly difficult to de-
cipher, and the infinite patience with
which she copies his books bears witness
to her devotion. With regard to catering
to her husbands tastes in the matter of
diet, she is quoted as saying that she
could give dinners of fruit. grains, and
vegetables S65 days in the year and never
duplicate one.
The wife OF Earl Ii Hung Chang is said
to possess the finest diamonds In the Ce-
lestial Empire, and is the fashion leader
of her land, If there can be said to be any
fashion where all dress alike, apparently.
year after year. Oil of orange and acacia
blossoms are said to be used In her daily
baths, and the number and variety Of her
coiffures have received worldwide atten-
tion.
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AN AMERICAN QUEEN.
This Royal Parsonage Was n Boston
Taf1Or's Daughter.

TatlOr's Daughter.
The Dowager Queen of Portugal was
Elsie Hensler. She was born in Boston.
Her father was a poor Jewish tailor who
lived il a back street. Often the girl
who was to be Queen and her sister
Louise delivered clothes at the homes
of their fathers patrons. They carried
to its destination raiment that they had
collected for treatment in accordance
with the sign in the window of their
fathers shop: Pants Neatly Pressed
Elsie. who was to be Queen had
| natural talent for singing So had her
younger sister. When the elder was six
| teen years old, she gave a concert in
Springfield. Mass. where the family were
| then living. and il was her introduction
! to the musical world.
The old tailor, eager for the success of
his daughter, took her to Europe soon
after she was eighteen years old. She
| sang at La Scala and then in New York.
The turning point in her career was
when she sang in the opera house of San
Carlos, in Lisbon. The opening night Of
the opera was on the birthday of Don
Fernando, the King, and he sat in the
royal box with his eyes fastened upon the
fair American on the stage.
II NdS ulSut VI the
lors daughter. The King who had mar
ried his first wife in the year Of Elsie's
| birth, was himself a musician. He be-
came attracted by the voice and manner
OF the girl from over the ocean.
They met at the palace of the King S
! aunt. the Infanta Isabella. Dor Fernando
threw himself at the feet of The Boston
girl.
In Europe they keep up their oldtim
hot ,,,t la1 zinc
of kings of hue deeper than that in
| those of ordinary folk. To make their
| social levels more equal Don Fernando
induced his brother the Duke of Saxe-Co-
| burg to make her Countess of Elda.
Don Fernando was first cousin to Prince
Albert the husband of Queen Victoria
The Queen Dowager and tailor's daughter
is therefore a connection by marriage OF
the Prince of Wales the German Emperor,
the Car of Russia and handful of other
kings and mobiles.
1t was a happy marriage, as Don Fer
nando was a man with charm of man
ner and temper and of a temperament ex-
actly suited to that of his Boston bride.
For his wife he fitted up the old con-
vent Of Pena, built on mount at Cintra.
fifteen miles from Lisbon, amid grand and
picturesque surroundings.
In the chapel of the convent the mar
rage was solemnized. Don Fernando and
his wife led an idyllic life. free from ev-
cry care. domestic or political. The King
devoted himself 10 gardening End study.
Their life at Cintra was SO happy that in
1869 Don Fernando said that he preferred
it to the throne of Spain, which was Of
fered to him.
In the last month of 1855 Don Fernando
died. He left to his American Queen the
Pena castle and one-third of his property.
He expressed in his last words the hope
that she would keep up the palace accord
ing TO his ways in memory of their love.
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The soap suds Cure.

What 10 you mean?' answered the
wearer of the fur coat, in hushed voice.
why. have you never heard of the
French pomade that the models and the
ballet girls in Paris and some OF our own
actresses use2 Really, II Is wonderful.
I've friend on the stage. an awfully busy
woman who, during the season, is "blig-
ed to eat the most nOurishing food in order
to keep her strength up, and yet manages
never to let her figure run out OF bounds.
When / sighed over her luck in escaping
soap suds, and she gave me cake of Ter
pomade to try. Just plain white roll,
done up in tinfoil, looking for all the world
like Neufchatel cheese. Night and
morning was to make lather from this
and for five minutes massage 1t gently on
my chin. my upper arm and my hips.
where the soft flesh collects in spite OF
one.
Il was directed to keep the lather moist
for some minutes and then wash 1t on,
and in a month look for results. In less
than week, / give you my WORD. couid
see that the flesh was going, going, and
when two months passed over my head
had chin to be proud of, pair OF arms
In perfect proportion to the rest OF my
body, and / hardly dare tell you how
many inches could take In my stay iaces
at the hip line. had used four cakes OF
pomade with not wrinkle nor discol-
Grafton to show, but a complexion as
smooth as baby's, and though have no
idea Just what the ingredients Of the soap
are. they act nevertheless as powerful
resolvent of the jelly-like fat that lies at
the base OF the skins pores.
That" proudly. us, you see, the way
/ dropped off thirty whine pounds Of fat in
a year and q half, and kept my health
and spirits, my appetite and my com
plexion the while, and today ! can join
my fellow woman in q cup OF creamy
tea, MUNICH a cake, nibble bon-bon, and
fear the consequences no more than II
were a young greyhound-built thing OF
~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
A Titled Workwomau.

The business venture Of Lady de Grey,
who has determined to open tea room In
the fashionable quarter Of London. is
greatly interesting the fashionable colony
there. A hotel proprietor is backing Lady
e 0rey's venture Lady de Grey Is the
sister Of Lord Pembroke and OF the Hon.
Michael Henry Herbert, who married r.
:. Wilson's daughter Lady de Grey mar
ried nrst the late Earl Of Lonsdale Her
present husband is the son and heir Of the
wealthy Marquis and Marchioness Of
Ripon. II Il said that Lady de Grey's
busineEs venture has not met with the
sanction OF her husbands family.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
GIFT. for Bridesmaids.

What 10 give the bridesmaids often
perturbs tie mind Of prospective bene-
Dict says the Jewellers Circular Week
ly." Here is list Of souvenirs from va
rious weddings: Antique enamel and dia-
Gond rings. turquoise and diamond heart
rings. gold ciyiin bracelets and diamond
hesrt rings with which the bride also gave
violet enamel brooches with pearl centre
and diamond dewdrops), Egyptian gold ban-
g.es. enameled heart-shaped brooches. gold
and pearl four-leaf clover brooches. horse
shoes IN pearls and blue enamel. The lat
est gift from a bride to her maids is q
pretty stick pin, which is thrust into the
knot Of ribbon that ties their bouquets.
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Voice of Experie.ce.

Sweet Young Thing-I am to have my
coming-out party next week, you know,
Tell me some Of the things must do.
Miss Flyppe (who came out several sea
sons ago)-It won't make any difference
child. Your friends will all say you car.
ried yourself like an angel. and the en-
vious ones will say you were pert and dis.
gusting, or that you didn't know what e
do with your hands and fset.-Chicago Tri-
hume
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His Etiquette.

Mrs. De Mon-I gave you my card yes
terday; why did you not call for the cloth
ing promised your
Procrastination Bill-Beg pardon, man.
but yesterday was Monday and de card
said "At home Thursdays. columbus
Press-POst.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
Her Bridal Gown.

The Queen Of Hollands wedding dress is
to be embroidered by the ladies of the
School of Art Needlework in Amsterdam.
These deft-nngered workers beantified the
corona ton robes OF the young Wilhelmina.
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Friendly Suggestion

OLD Maid-see here, man; is this the
smoking car?
Brakeman-No, mum, there isn't any
smoking car on this train. You'll nave to
wait for the 1o:is.-somerville (Maes.)
Journal
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Her IDEAL,

'.lfinna says she won't marry till she
And1 her IDEAL
And what 10 her ideal?"
The nrst that will ask for her hand
v3iegsode Blaettsr.
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should hurry or defer the adoption of a
,harter. He said however that the local
Association should keep party notifies
out Of the municipal affairs If narty
politics rule here then the same condi-
ions VIII exist as in San Francisco and
other cities which have suffered from,
their abuse. AS public citizens thew
must devote some of their time to nuh-
tic affairs and if not they would have
none TO blame but themselves.
AS business man of forty wears ax-
perience he advised the merchants =.
prevent keen competition from maxine
enemies amongst them. The connect
ltors should be friends. BY being nm
friendly they would injure themselves
IN closing Mr.. Dohrmann renea tesd
some lines which he said he had nenna6
lor the benefit of his children. but he
considered them apropos:
Ill what's right for those around
you,
they in turn will wish you we'll:
" orK Well-done will surely fell.
Watch yourselves. for time win NV,
you;
w ak the path of duty straight
ant success will surely meet vo,,
only VIII, work. watch and wait -,
vote of thanks was extended to NJ
Dohrmann for his address and bo Me-
in person bv each ~
those present
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A SPRAINED ANKLE QUICKLY
CURED.

"At one time suffered from severe
Spain of the ankle" says Geo. c. Cay.
editor of the Guide. Washington Va.
After using several well recommend
ed redicines without success ! tried
Cham berlain's Pan BALM and am pleas
ed 10 say that relief came soon a [
began its use and a complete ure
speedily followed For SAFE by Ser soa,
SEith e Co. Ltd. wholesale agents.
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Ff'J tots In kshIo Tract opposite
l'ahcc Island. $500 Q lot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
BRUCE VOLUME ASSURED.
Sales VIII Probably Reach the 5000
Msrk---the Doctors Plan for Incress-
ing the Value OF the Book.

Sales VIII Probably Reach the 5000
Msrk---the Doctors Plan for Incress-
ing the Value OF the Book
Dr. Bruce now thinks his contemplated
volume of "The Man with the Hoe po-
ems is an assured fact. From the poems
| sent him he has selected somewhat more
| than 100 which he regards worthy of publ
cation. He has sent a circular letter TO
the authors of the accepted poems. outlin
ing his idea of what the volume should be,
his plan for publication, etc, asking their
approval or suggestions; and nearly all
have responded with hearty and unquali-
fed approval. He already has a subscrp-
ton list of more than. 2000 volumes, many
of them paid for, besides a good order list
from dealers; and thinks the first edition
will be at least 5000 copies and probably
more.
The volume will be edited with care and
literary sense, the doctors idea being to
preserve intact the character and individu-
atty of each poem, correcting only evident
mistakes and poor literary usages, of which
there is very little, as the poems average to
be remarkably well written. Many of
them are from recognized authors. A
proof of each corrected poem will be sent
w ITO duLllOi lOl lis dppIONdl uelOlC IL is
finally published. The doctor has several
plans in contemplation for enhancing the
value and interest of the book. One is
for general illustration, a picture to EN-
body the sentiment of each poem. Anoth-
er is to ask each author to write a short
essay on his subject. thus making it a valu-
able symposium. Allthese ideas will first be
submitted TO the authors for their wish and
opinion. We quote from letter received
by DR.. Bruce this morning from we'll
known writer:
81 fancy this volume will be greeted
rather eagerly by reviewers as a good field
for their varied powers. The conscientious
man, the scoffer, the funny man, the
Markhamite, the anti Markhamite will
welcome a rare opportunity. l believe
your volume will stand the test and gain
public approval and quick sales. Your
position in this matter is most generous,
and speaks live interest in literature and
ethics as commendable as it is unusual"