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The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27
ALL DUE TO APPETITE.
VIII the Girls of the Future he n Race
of GIantesses?

VIII the Girls of the Future he n Race
of GIantesses?
Why are almost all girls tall nova
days? Or, perhaps, one should rather
say, how is it that modern maidens arc
so much more developed than those Of
a generation or two back? We have
been assured that it is because they
take so much more outdoor exercise,
and because they go in for physical
training, that they have literally grown
up in this extraordinary fashion. 1t
pleased a great many people to have
this theory deduced. But we are never
suffered to hold any theories long now
adays. Thus, one of those deplorably
unromantic persons who revel in hor-
rid prosaic facts that knock down all
our prettiest and most poetical theo-
The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27
Eager for Gold.

Nicaragua boasts volcano called
Misaya, about which a curious but
hardly credible story is told. When, in
1922, the Spaniards overrun the state.
the volcano was very lively. Many of
the victorious Spaniards thought that
the raging fire at the foot of the crater
was neither more nor less than purest
gold in molten state. The puzzle was
how to get 1t. But at last few men.
more foolish and more venturesome
than their mates, had themselves low
cred down until, by means of an iron
chain with a bucket at the end of It.,
they could reach the fiery mass. OF
course, as soon as the bucket neared
the surface 1t was melted in a moment,
and the silly fellows, when drawn up,
we're half dead from the heat and the
poisonous smoke.
The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27

has been that. The Cleveland book
breaks the record in size, or lack of
size, for printed books. There are rare
little volumes engraved on ivory
fastened together like a book, but
they are not really books in the esti-
nation of collectors of miniature vol
umes. The Bijou Almanac is a real
book, printed on real paper, and bound
in stiff little blue covers. 1t was made
in London in 1886 by Schloss. 1t has
sixty pages. a calendar for each month,
and some wonderfully delicate little
steel engravings. 1t is half an inch
wide and five-eighths long, and not
much thicker than the cover OF an or
binary book. The owner of this little
The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27
GRIM E.

Two Fort Dodge girls sent to reform
school because they attended theatre
cal performances twice day.
Berlin society women fought a duel.
Man. arrested in New York accused
of completely in theft of $4,000 worth
of beer stamps.
Melba's husband, Charles N. f. Arm
strong of Texas, secured divorce on
ground of desertion.
Porch climbers entered the house OF
o. w. Potter, Chicago, and stole $780,
600 worth of jewelry and other valua-
bles.
The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27
Nature and Art fGve Made 1t Son Condition to Withstand
Long Sie9e-Its Fortifications.

bay forever. Right or wrong, he main
tains that occupying a besieging po-
sition, devoid of sustenance. the Eng
llsh will be in greater danger of starva-
ton than the Beers. and that convoy
supplies cannot be brought in with
such repidity and success as to make
the siege successful.
The fountains, or water supply, of
Pretoria is within the radius of forts
The westernmost fort is on the range
OF hills behind Pretoria, and lies at a
distance of $1,000 feet from the city's
center. There is a powerful redoubt
to the southwest on the range of hills
through which the transport road to
johannesburg passes. This completes,
The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27
CASUALTIES.

A woman took leading part in a
labor riot at the Merchants Loan and
Trust building, Chicago, in which
many were injured.
Landslip buries half the houses in
the village of Klappai, Bohemia, the
occupants barely escaping with their
lives.
Automatically Lead and Oil
company's big building in Plttsburg
collapsed, killing four persons.
The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27
Almost There Already.

Miss Fortee-Yes, dear, we have
been engaged for long time, but what
has prevented me from taking the ir-
revocable step has always been the
fateful question, viii he love me
when grow old?" Miss Tenny-
Don't worry, darling; you'll soon know
now.-Stray Stories
The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27
Where the Yankee Was sIov.

We want small American retailers
over here, writes a soldier from the
Philippines. Wherever the army goes
they should follow. Something should
be done to encourage them to come
here. They should be guaranteed pro-
lection, and in times of trouble an
asylum for themselves and their prop
erty in army quarters. We want
American retailers of shoes, clothing.
haberdashery, stationery, provisions
and canned goods. We want small res
taurants and beer saloons. The pre-
vailing margins of profits are enor-
nous. The stock necessary is small.
A few hundred dollars would buy it.
I'm beginning to think since came
over here that the Yankee is the slow
est man on earth. Every other ma
tionality is getting a hand in on the
Philippines. What is the matter with
the American? He isn't coming fast
enough and is missing big opportuni-
ties.
The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27
ALMOST IMPROBABLE.

lungs, and with a last little whistle
gave way to the clergyman. They sang
the closing hymn sans organ, for they
did not want to take any more chances.
The Yale expositor., 1900-04-27
WORLDS SMALLEST BOOK.

and Contains Thirteen Pages
The smallest book in the world has
lust been printed in Cleveland, says
the Leader of that city. But ten oil
them were printed, and none of them
is for. sale. In all the catalogues OF the
rare book dealers, what is called the
Biiou Almanac is named as the small
est book in the world, and until now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

sho was taken to the pillory, where she
was chained down. the target for cheap
Jokes, the object of insults and degradation.
All this because a woman ''scolded." There
seems to have been no other offense up TO
the beginning Of the nineteenth century tor
which this instrument of torture was used.
The woman may have been as "chaste as
ice and pure as snow" yet, having q lively
tongue, she was subjected to this awful
humiliation.
Did It's Work Well.
Here is what a reverend doctor thought
Of the Drank: II looked upon it, says
DR.. Plot, in his Natural History Of Stat
fordshire," published in 1856, "as much to be
preferred to the duckng stool, which not
only endangers the health of the party, but
also gives the tongue liberty betwixt every
din: 1t being such a bride for the tongue
as not only quite deprives them OF speech
but brings shame to the transgressor. ana
humility thereupon before it is taken on
In an old book published in England IN
1855. and dedicated to Cromwell. is this par
aeraph: "John Willis of Ipswich. upon MS
oat said that he was in Newcastle SIX
months ago. and there saw one Anne Bid
dlestone drove through the streets by an
officer of the same corporation, holding
rope in his hand, the other end fastened TO
an engine called the 'branks.' which Is like
a crown, 1t being of iron, which was muz-
zled over the head and face. with great
gap or tongue of iron forced into her mouth.
" hich forced the blood out; and that Is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12
Frills of Fashion.

One revival of fashion is the white tulle
bow worn at the back of the neck Of light
silk theater waists.
The bandanna ties worn a few months
ago are supplanted by the softer and light
er tones of the Persian patterns.
Gourrha aigrets. which resemble bunch
of daisies blown by the wind, are one of the
fashionable hat trimmings.
Lace boleroS, with black velvet ribbon
run through them, are a useful we'll as
effective addition to the bodice needing a
fresh touch.
New spotted silk musins in all black and
mixed with accordion-plaited black chiffon
form lovely mourning evening gowns
Evening gowns may certainly be elab-
crate. with tina, curiously simple elaboration
which necessitates the best taste with an
almost unlimited expenditure.
Stitchings and tuckings form an important
part of blouSeS and accordion-plated NOUS
selines and chiffons are again to the fore.
When worn without a coat, these look best
with a high, swathed band or broad ribbon
twisted deity round the waist.
Since the tailor gown has become an ac-
cepted feature of the feminine wardrobe,
the vest is an important item for fashiona-
BILE consideration. This year especially
open-fronted coats will be very fashionable.
and women who desire to vary their coat
costumes are ordering two or three sleeve
less waistcoats
Toques are the prevailing style Of hat.
erhaps, but there are hats with fluted
Orins hats with bell crowns and hats with
almost no crowns at ALL Polka dots Of
straw on black malines formed into a toQue
are very effective. Straw applied to net and
lace applique on straw are especially pretty
features of the new millinery.
Nearly every gown has a narrow belt
made of stitched satin or taffeta drawn and
fastened invisibly in front in the effort to
secure the Partisan girdle effect. which
makes the back appear short and the line
ever the bust to the waist unnaturally long.
Il is these details in dress that now disun-
ssllish the smart from the dowdy woman.
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and the cause of her ofrense written and
put on her forehead"

and the cause of her offense written and
put on her forehead.
These branks were Of varied patterns
and some were highly decorated. If a
woman was at all particular about the
Drank that she was to wear she could &C
company her husband when he went to Sc
lect the fireplace Drank which seems to
have been as much a matter of house mold
furniture as beds and bureaus. She could
have a feur de lis rising from the top or
conventional design of lily in iron Some
of the ladies preferred scrolls and other
delicate lattice work. By the kindness of
her husband she could select the paint that
would best harmonic with her complexion.
and then she could have it striped with
either gold or silver. She could even select
the chain by which the Drank to be
fastened in the chimney corner 80 that it
do not bee toe heavy for her delicate
shoulders to carrye, the which she may
some old writer stated with the utmost
gravity. The books do not say, however,
whether the wife was permitted to select
the kind of gag that she liked best or not.
There was one that was like the breaking
bit used by a broncho buster, and the
chronicler relates that it was most cruel,
yet seemeth necessary, since Mistress Cold
en- doth much deride her husband for get
ting in his cuppes. which miscometh both,
which is rather hazy as to its application.
The ScoId's Bride.
Happy the woman. absurd and paradox
cal as IL may seem, VINO nau d huSpdHu VINO
would apply the Drank himself Many nus
bands preferred to have this done by
public officer. The scold's bride was made
OF iron. something on the order of horses
bride. and was clasped about the head
and locked on. Over the mouth was piece
of iron which acted as a gag, and was
placed in the mouth, SO that the tongue
could not be moved Some of the gags
were made of sharp-ponted pieces, some
were half globes covered with spikes of
iron points. and all kinds of cruel devices
were used one being little more barbaroug
than the other for decorating the tongue.
After the horrible thing was locked on
the head, the town beadle or constable or
some other officer of the corporation would
attach a string or chain to the Drank, and
lead the poor woman about the town. fol-
lowed by a bowling. hooting mob, and often
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LATE PARIS MODES
Lovely Gowns Now Worn on the
French Stage.
A MARIE AN9OINE7HE BOUDOII
One Exhibit at the Fair That None
May Resist,
SILK AND LINEN DRESSES

Special Corr, I-.ndencc of The Evening Star.
PARIS. April Is, 1900.
Good dressing. like charity. covers a null
titude of shortcomings. A leading actress
always affects delicate shades, and she
finds the faint pastel colors now in vogue
very much 10 her taste In one act she
appears in dainty home dress of grayish
1nauve cloth. with an open bodice over
vest of white muslin. a deep fichu Of lace
falls over the vest and gimp ornaments.
bows and finished off with deep frills of
embroidered mousseline de sole. A stiff
linen collar with turned-over points and
band of mauve velvet the waist. The skirt
is laid in wide box plaits.
\ dinner dress of white tulle over plated
pink slip has the bodice cut with a short,
pointed bolero jacket, which opens
waistcoat of white lace trimmed above and
at the waist by bands of black lace. The
sleeves consist of epaulets of silver-span-
gled tulle. bands of black lace, puffings of
tulle and spreading sleeves of embroidered
tulle reaching almost to the wrist. The
skirt is Of tulle incruSted with silver cloth
and sprayed with branches OF flowers in
silver spangles. The skirt is open in the
white tulle inset with bias bands of lace.
A SeasheII Drapery.
Another dinner gown is of yellow satin
cut IN redingote shape and opening over an
underdress Of embroidered silk muslin. The
bodice cut in a deep scallop over the
white silk mousseline. draped to suggest
seashell. 1t is framed by the folds OF a
mauve silk scarf that pass invisbly over
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the shoulders and appear on the bodice
'front.' TO reappear below the redingote
waist tied TO form long streamers. The
redingote is edged with silver embroidery
and fastened on the bodice by two large
paste buckles. a very high collar, open IN
front over band of black embroidered
mousse.ine de sole, gives novel touch to
the very chic costume
One of the costumes Of pretty young
actress is for dinner wear also and is
heavily trimmed with lace and openwork
embroidery, the latter In violet silk The
underdress IS Of embroidered silk muslin.
The rcdingote bodice Is pointed at the
waist and finished with revers of violet silk
The sleeves consist of great puffs of the
silk muslin brought from shoulder to ell
bow and headed by small epaulet of open
work embroidery. The redingote opens IN
the back to show an underskirt of plated
silk muslin.
In blue and Mnuve.
A street dress of blue cashmere. with
mauve velvet, is donned In one of the most
effective scenes The smartness of the
combination of blue and mauve causes a
futter Of interest among each new lot of
feminine auditors at the performances. The
sleeves have the three tier epauiets which
form collar in the back. but are other
wise close and plain The jacket is. OF
course, pointed, are all the jackets now
and at one side a scarf of blue silk depends
from the waist. The skirt is quite plain.
except LOT II Stlits VI narrow pldltS WHICH
open in the rear.
Those who attend the exposition will
have an excellent opportunity to study the
modes Of the Marie Antonette period. for
O room furnished exactly like the queens
sitting room in Petit Trianon will be on
Exhibition. 1t IS furnished with articles
that once belonged TO that unfortunate
lady. among them a number of her cos
tunes still IN a fair state of preservation.
The exhibit will also contain the album
belonging to Mile. Berth. the queens mo-
dlste. in which appear representations OF
the toilets which she prepared weekly for
her mistress. AS there is a tendency now
10 revive the fashions of Marie Antoinette's
day the album and dresses Will have spe-
claI interest 10 women visitors.
A Fascinating Spot.
Not less fascinating will be the Palais de
Costume. in which IS cleverly represented
the history of dress. Miniature shops OF
the different periods are TO be shown. and
IN them the shopmen shopwomen will
display the wares suitable TO that age, IN
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hairdresser There was to be a grand ball
that night. and a messenger was dispatched
to secure a substitute. He returned with
a certain NJ Joseph. who pleased her so
well that after a few trials, she told him
she would appoint him her coiffeur in ord'-
nary one morning her coupe stopped at
his door, No. IL, on the Faubourg street.
and frowned. When she entered the shop,
she said:
Luck Changed. Too.
Monsieur. your number must be changed:
1t Is useless to reckon on success with an
unlucky number" So much influence hhd
Eugene that the emperor ordered the city
authorities to change the number to ID, ana
for forty years II ii has remained. Eu-
genie objected also to the name Joseph ana
commanded him to change 1t to Fellx,
which the little hairdreSSer and coutur1er
did with great humility and expedition.
Then she advised him to decorate his shop
In mauve plush, because mauve was her
favorite color, and she meant to make 1t
the fashion. ON these conditions she
agreed to make him the fashion. and she
succeeded for his genius for dress was
very great. His successor added millinery
to the couture and drcssHaking depart
ments while the third and present head,
without royal patronage, has become the
richest and most famous couturier in Paris.
F0uIard and Linen.
The popularity of foulard this season ap-
pears 70 be undisputed. The skirt assumes
a slight fullness over the hips. One of the
handsomest had the bodice composed en-
tireIy of pieces cut separately and over
tapping. while each piece was outlined by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

long. Black slips as well as white ones are
made for youthful wear The blouses of
street gowns are considered most correct
when made of coarse Russian lace dyed
butter color. This is very effective when
combined with folded or plated chiffon.
Old-Time Chantilly.
Chantilly is said to be the lace decreed
for popular favor. while guipures and the
renaissance will be retired. There is a new
luxeuil lace that is often substituted for en-
broideries. although these latter have by no
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Gos.amer Tea Gowns.

SILK muslin with brocaded boeros is en-
ployed for tea gowns made up with bands
of fur, and great many of them are made
as princess dresses. with the fashionable
cluny or maltese insertions let in from the
neck to the feet. Coats of silver ana jet
paillettes are supplemented for tea gowns
by gosSamer underdreSses and have light
colored sashes round the waist. More blue
Is employed for these dresses than any
other color
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means vet seen their day. Instead of being
fiae~&his lace is gathered.-.he pattern being
combined braid and coarse bobbinette. Just
at present there seems TO be a craze for
embroideres in all materials. Some of the
favorites for evening wear are embroidered
of embroidered silk flowers wrought on
chiffon or some similar diaphanous material
are also very much used and are very rich
in effect. CATHERINE TALBOT.
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Guiding everything from shoes to coiffures.
1t has been a work of time and research
TO present the costumes correctly and at
tractively.
The rise of a now leading house was due
to the Empress Eugene. While still the
Senorita Montijo. with her mother, then
resident of the palace of the Elysee and
accorded almost royal honors. Eugene was
suddenly robbed by death of her usual
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Just now so much lace is worn in the way
OF ties. scarfs, ETC.. that a poor girl is In
clined to give up the struggle to be in the
swim of the moment, as lace is such perish
able wear. But a little lace goes long
way If it Is carefully washed and only kept
for special occasions. Also a lace scarf
or tie will last four times longer If the bow
rs mace separate and fastened on by tlny
pins than If it Is tied every time 1t is put
on.
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white silk braid. The skirt opened on one
side to show an undertaking of the fouiard,
trimmed at the sides with strips Of the
braid. The bodice was softened by 4 Geep
yoke OF white embroidered linen, through
which were woven blue silk pastilles. A
girdle Of white silk was finished behipQ
with draped blue silk scarf with frtnged
ends.
Linen and foulard are frequently com.
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a coarse quality. No bodice front is ap-
parently complete without it. The lace robe
for evening wear is certain to retain it's
hold on the public for some time. 1t costs
more or less to begin with, but 1t can be
changed often to wear with different
colored slips that its days of usefulness are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

bined, and blue and white patterns still
hold their high place in public esteem.
dentelle fabric with strips of lace woven
through its satiny surface. Saline, ecos-
sails. japonais and camaien are also popular
materials.
Lace is used more lavishly than ever.
1t appears even on tailor-made gowns.
have seen it used to form bolero jackets in
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The Lace BOlerO.

The lace bolero is still seen on some Of
the evening dresses, and this is beautiful
in the real fabric over a delicate tint of
rose pink, which will become popular as
an evening shade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

The hair grows considerably faster i
summer than in winter.
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Milk is an excellent substitute for soap
in washing dishes. "A half scupful to dish
pan half full Of hot water is good proper
ton to use.
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Economixins Lace.

To remove chocolate stains put in col
water first. then boiling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

If one can wear old. loose kid gloves while
ironing they will save many calloused spots
on the hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

In adding milk or cream to tomatoes for
bisque, have both hot and then add a
pinch of Soda This will prevent curdling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

To soften hard water when you do not
wish to boil it, drop little piece Of chalk
into the pitcher and in short time the
water will be quite soft.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-21

ALBANY-FOurteen candidatcstOOk
the third and fourth degrees Friday
evening Feb. 9th. After the militia
ton those present refreshed their
wearied bodies and minds by partak-
ing of a supper.
There were three applications re-
celved. Master Cook from Irasburg
grange and several of the members
were present. The entertainment
consisting of speaking and singing
was very good. We are proud of our
grange. The membership is larger,
and we are glad to say that We have
been able to keep it free from any
Objectionable features.
What the grange needs now is a
pleasant and above all things a warm
hall to meet in. If the public hall,
that is being talked of, is built we
can have a nice lodge room in it. If
you are interested, You who read, lust
take hold and-pu>h.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-21
Their Claims Set at Rest.

The claim Of other cough medicines
to be as good as Chamberlain's are
effcctually set at rest in the following
testimonial of Mr.. c. ID. Glass, an
employe of Bartlett Il Dennis Co.,
Gardiner, Me. lie says: 81 had kept
adding to Il cold and cough in the win
ter of 1897, trying every cough med
icine | heard of without permanent help,
until n day | was in the drug store of
Mr.. llouleham and he advised me to try
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Off
cred TO pay back my money if | was not
cured. My lungs and bronchial tubes
were very sore at this time, but | was
completely cured by this remedy, and
have since always turned to it when |
got a cold, and soon find relief. also
recommend it to my friends and am
glad TO say it is the best of all cough
medicines" For sale by L. a. Drown
Il Co., Druggists. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-21
Grange News.

Brookfeld grange. has three new
members and is to have Il drill meet
ing Feb. 23.
West Randolph has thirty e'gn'
applications, which makes the largest
class ever initiated in this grange.
Dog River valley grange has recent
" reinstatcd seven members ana re-
ceiycd one from Eagle grange, also
initiated eighteen members. Ne"
life and interest has entered thls
grange and this year bids far TO DC
one of great prosperity.