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woman. Love Of Social Position.

perhaps the fetich to which we wo-
men attach the most undue Importance
Is social position" writes An American
Mother In The Ladies' Home Journal.
I'VE set out with the creed that we are
all equal and then spend much of our
lives In struggling to force our way
into some petty circle which is barred
against us or to bar our own against
some of our neighbors. Nothing could
be more ridiculous than the many
foundations on which we Americans
base our claims to aristocracy. The
belief Is almost universal that the pos
session of q certain enormous number
Of millions constitutes n caste which
stands on the level Of royalty. But
short of those stupendous heaps OF
gold money does not always command
precedence here. especially In our
small towns and villages. We are all
of us ready with our gibe at the new
rich as II our own blood had been pure
as that of Daimio for thousand years.
Our claims to high caste are often
bnsed upon some mythical Judge or
baronet far In the dim past or thnt VIC
live In the most pretentiOus house In
the village. have known the posses
sion of Grecian portico to give social
ascendency to one family over town
full Of neighbors plebeian only In that
they had no porches at all. So vague
yet so strenuous are our ideas of
CASTE"
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17

f'consists In my changing from one
pose to another without making an
awkward movement.
r. SAny one after little training who
Is put in pose can keep 1t. but grace
'ful art is shown In changing artistical-
Az from one pose to another.
bT have posed for sculptors and for
painters, and they have never had to
change my position. They explain to
me In advance what they wish, and
take up the position.
II posed for Neagele when he was
painting his Magdalen. He said to me
that the Saviour's feet were sore and
bleeding and made Magdalen weep and
be sorrowful, and he wanted me to be
likewise.
II experienced poignant anguish Of
soul and was In the depths of sorrow
for a week. Thus a model helps the
painter or the sculptor and gives him
inspiration.
IAN absolutely cold model. no matter
how perfect the pose. Is not the best.
the stage. the face should express pose.
II pose as Vanity l think md feel
that am very pretty. and an express
sion of prettincss appears on my face.
This is facial language.
ITO pose well one must be strong. 1t
takes strength to hold a pose for any
length Of time. take great care OF my
health. For several months have
posed before looking glass for three
hours day.
II am very fond Of outdoor exercise
and have won prizes for long distance
swimming.
"As rule women do not wink we'll.
Many OF them Jerk along.
II am studying the pose OF Barthol-
dis statue of Liberty and the attitudes
OF the Venus dc Milo. The chief diff
Guilty Is to ascertain the position Of the
arms. There are two theories: One
that she was holding an apple In her
hand. the other that she wns looking
into shield. ! shall give them both.
"My proportions are almost exactly
those OF the Venas dc Milo. the only
difference being that am half an inch
taller."-Ncw York journal.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Science q, Railing In Love,

No two persons. It is generally adj
mIttcd. will fall In love with each 9th.
or unless they sympa,hisc with each
other 10 n considerable extent. and now
a distinguished German scientist pro
fesscs to have discovered the causes OF
this sympathy. This scientist Is Dr.
". Il. Schciolcr. and he IL the hend OF
nn institute OF clcctro.ihcrapcuilcs Mt
Bcrlln. lie has recently published Il
definition nnd description OF that
sympathy which liz the precursor OF
love In language which Is highly scicn-
tile II not Very clear.
Here nre his words: "Thc oscillations
IN the interior OF PERSONS body. as
may bc seen In thu case OF vibratory
attraction. are In harmony-that IL to
sny. they nrc nj the first movement In
complete accordance with the oscllla-
tons In the interior OF some other per
sons body. II Is OF course necessary
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
WOMAN's WORLD.
A FAMOUS MoDeL-TELLs WHY SHE IS
SO SUCCESSFUL.

Strong Southern vicw-Tribute to
American vyomen-The Prophetic
Cat-sciencc of Falling In Love-A
VOman's Foresight.
q Clara Detz, the most famous artists
model in America, has been engaged by
Bucher, the sculptor, to pose for his
statue of Eve which, it is believed,
will be the masterpiece of nezt years
Paris salon. Miss Betz will sail short
ly for Europe.
She has posed for the best American
artists and has the ideal Greek figure.
All her measurements correspond with
the standards of feminine physical per-
fection laid down by artists. She is the
only model, it is said, Of whom this Is
true. These are the measurements:
Height, feet inches; weight. 1cJ
pounds; bust. &c inches; waist. % inch
es: hips, 81 inches; thigh, % inches:
calf, 141a inches: ankle, inches:
hands, Gle inches: feet, AZ inches.
The secret of my success as n mod
ell" Miss Betz said to The Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How to Max. Chocolate Icing.

Place in n saucepan n quarter Of .
pound OF icing sugar and grote stick
Of chocolate: add the two together and
a tablespoon of water, or little more
II necessary. Stir over a moderate fire
until the Icing becomes as thick as
cream. II desired Of darker color.
add a little brown sugar in solution.
Lay this evenly on the cake with n
knife. which should be dipped occa-
sionally In boiling water. When done.
place In n cool oven for a few moments
to set.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
RUB OUT WRINKLES.
How to Remove Thene Sign. Of All.
vancing Years.


Crows feet and wrinkles perhaps dis
figure face quicker than anything
else. When the age lines begin TO mp.
pear. extra care must be given the face
II the tissues are wasted. they should
Oe built up. The relaxed muscles must
be given strength. If choa,ss are hol-
low. they should be made Pump again.
When the pores grow starved for prop
er food, 1t Is woman's duty to find
what tonic is needed and to use it.
If possible, time should be given ev-
cry morning to the following treat
ment: Soften, cleanse and relax the
muscles by washing with a soft cloth
or sponge in warm water. Rub up and
back. never down. The lines of the
face naturally tend downward, and to
take rough towel and wipe the face
by rubbing downward will not only ac-
centuate all wrinkles, but will soon re-
suit in leaving the muscles so relaxed
that little bags of flesh will hang down
on each side of the chin. The cheeks
will be hollow and sunken in conse-
Guence.
After wiping upward massage the
face by gently pnching and squeezing
it, always using the upward motion.
never dragging a muscle downward.
All this time the fingers are anointed
with the proper tonic or skin food.
that is being gradually rubbed into the
pores. These pores absorb like little
mouths, and they should be kept filed
with the proper food instead of with
dust and dirt.
With care fiabby cheeks can be made
firm and round by this constant feed
ing of the pores and rubbing upward
Note how lines about the eyes run,
then rub them out. Many of them are
superficial. and when scarf skin is re-
moved the wrinkles will be no more.
Any tonic that will build up a loose
skin will kill wrinkles. for. as gen.
eral thing. they are only the result Of
fabbiness.
Just as soon as the skin shows signs
of age mix SO grains of turpentine with
three drains Of water and apply the To-
ton at night. For some this prepara-
tion works beautifully; for others 1t
does not. A generally successful mix
ture. however. is one dram OF alum and
one ounce of glycerin In a pint of wa
ter.
A mixture Of tarnin. one ounce: rose
water. five ounces; glycerin. two ounces.
applied with a camers hair brush, Is
said to be wonderful In its effect In
removing the age lines.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
TREATMENT OF DOGS.
How to Give Them Medicine In PHI
or Liquid Form.

In all treatment Of n sick dog re-
member you are dealing with highly
sensitive and nervous patient. Be very
gentle, avoid roughness or anything
likely to alarm him, says G. Fl. Lane in
All About Dogs. In giving him any
Lquid medicine do not open hisAnouth !;
but. placing him between your knees.
with his face looking In the same di-
rection as your own, gently raise his
jaw and, pulling his lips away from his
teeth on one side Of his mouth to form
a cup or funnel. very slowly pour from
bottle or spoon the quantity he is to
have into 1t. Keep his head raised for
a minute Or two, and If he does not
swallow the dose insert spoon be-
tween his front teeth. This will have
the effect Of drawing off his attention
from the medicine, and he will usually
swallow at once.
If the dose is pill. bolus or anything
solid. hold his head the same way as
before mentioned. but with the left
hand under the lower jaw press firmly
on each side with thumb and finger at
the junction of upper and lower jaws
This will usually cause him to open his
mouth, when the dose should be put
into the mouth as far back as possible
over the tongue, or he will spit it out.
and close the jaws somewhat sharply
and in most cases the deed is done. II
any trouble arises with the action of
his front paws. this may be got over by
wrapping him round with shawl or
coarse apron. When once you have
got into the way of it, you will be sur
prised how simple it Is. am quite
sure a practical owner or kennelsman
would dose dozen dogs while novice
was making bungle over one.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17

shsys oan avoid IT, tnIt they KNOW how
to cook. The southerner does not want
his. wife to go intp. the kitchen. ia
breaks down her health and makes her
a drudge. She is the home maker, not
the.servant of the household.
Ene northern woman who is offensive
to the south is the one who comes here
to. Improve" our social usages, and
maddle with our manner of Living.
point out the evil. Of our ways and be-
stow upon us the" light of civilization
and refinement. This sort of person
usually begins by calling socially upon
the "colored ladies'" admitting these
"ladies" to social equality and then
lccturing the southern whire women
sbr not doing the same thing. North
ern women who, come south to estab-
Msh social equality between the races
gan be assured in advance of social cut
fawry in the south.-MemuNis CONNER.
cial Appeal.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How to Get . Good Complexion.

The woman who strives after clear
complexion will not eat pastry. fried
food of any description or nuts. When
the face lacks color. eat plenty Of un-
derdone beef and take a small dose Of
Iron after each meal. When the face
Is too highly colored. these things
should. OF course. be specially avoided.
A good circulation is also necessary II
one would have a clear complexion.
and plenty Of exercise In the open air
is needed to obtain 1t. Sound. restful
sleep will do much to freshen and
brighten the complexion. and this
should he obtained by going to bed
early in a well ventilated room and
with warm but light covering on the
bed.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17

thst the reactfcnary sentiment In tho
case of the two subjects should be of
All agreeable nature, since the tw hvi-i
brations facilitate the movement OF klli
the atoms which in this way accumu-
late and emit their rays without dis
turbing the diffusion. This it is which
causes the sentiment known as sympa-
thy and which subsequently causes
love-"
Certain irreverent foreign Journalists
commenting en- this learned definition
of sympathy admit that it may be quite
true. but complain that it can only be
understood by those who have received
scientific education and who thor
oughly comprehend the full meaning Of
the numerous scientific terms which
have been coined during the past quar-
ter of century.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How To M.k. Chick.n Doud,n,.

Put Into saucepan one tablespoon
full of butter. one gill of stock and two
tablespoonfuls Of stale bread crumbs;
stir until boiling: add one pint Of cold
cooked chicken. chopped fine. n tea
spoonful Of salt. dash OF pepper and
a tablespoonful OF chopped parsley.
Take from the fire and add two well
beaten eggs. FIJI into small. creased
molds. stand In hot water and cook
in the oven Is minutes. Serve hot.
with cream sauce made from rich
milk. thlckened to the consistency Of
cream.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Microbes on Doorknobs.

The latest lair to which scientists
have traced the merry microbc is the
doorknob. The organisms thrive on
these innutrltlous substances. II np.
pcars. and In round OF calls one may
collect n variety OF germs from the
doors OF cabs. houses and trolley cars.
The danger may he obvlatcd by anti
septic gloves. II Is said: but. consider.
Ing the unconccrn with which women
now gather up the bacteria OF the
streets with their sweeping drnpcrics
one does not expect them to be lnordl.
natcly nervous about the few organ
isms that may attach themselves t
.helr fingers.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
A Strong Southern View.

There nre plenty OF northern women
who come south to live and who never
have the least bit Of trouble. This is
because they have good manners and
do not set themselves up es the censors
Of the southern women with whom
they are thrown. Many OF them have
n different conception OF the negro
from the southern women. They may
not agree politically with their south.
crn sisters. They have their own Ideas
OF housekeeping. OF food preparing and
OF giving entertainments. No one be-
grndgcs them their views. no one
would Interfere with their methods. no
one cares how they manage their
households. They get nlong in the
south because they do not try to crowd
their own idcns and methods on south
ern women and put on superior airs
and speak contemptuously OF southern
methods. These people are ns much at
home In the south as II they were born
in the south.
Some of the northern women who
kome south can doubtless do some
things better thnn some southern wo.
smen. but the southern women have the
advantage over them In other respects.
I'VE do not admit that tn" general nd.
vantage is on the side OF the north.
The idea that southern women sit
around the house reading paper bnck
novels when they ought TO bc attending
10 their housekeeping Is entirely falln.
cious. The best women In the south
busy themselves with the details OF
Housekeeping They do not cook when
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
The Wife of the new japanese Mln-
lister.

Nine. Takahira. the wife of the new
japanese minister. Is one Of the most
charming ladies' of the diplomatic cir
Gle and is deservedly popular in the So
clety of the capital. Her style Of beau-
ty more nearly approaches the western
ideal than that of any of her country
women who have delighted Washing
ton society In the past, and in her adop-'
ton Of American dress she displays ex-
Quisite taste. Her husband having been
previously stationed at the gayest capi-
tails of Europe. Nine. Takahira has be-
come q thorough cosmopolite. adding
the charm Of being brilliant CONVEX
sationalist.-Joe Mitchell Chapple in
National Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How 40 Mak. R,c. ssvory.

Put Into saucepan six cupfuls Of
broth or stock into which has been pre-
viously dissolved good allowance OF
either tomato paste or tomato sauce
and add pepper and salt to tastc. When
It boils. throw In for every cup Of stock
haif cupful OF rice well washed and
dried before the fire. Let the whole
remain on the fire until the rice has
absorbed nil the stock: then melt
large piece OF butter and pour II over
the rice
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How 20 white. Clothes,

Kerosene In the boiling whitcns
clothes safely, especially such as nre
yellow from lying. Put In a tnble-
spoonful TO each gallon Of suds. For
very yellow or grimy things make an
emulsion OF kerosene. clear llmewatcr
and turpentine. In equal parts. Shake
them together until creamy. then add n
cupful TO n bollerful Of clothes and boil
for half an hour.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
MouPninE.

greatly during the last few years. the
time for going about In garbs OF woe
having been greatly shortened. says.
Woman's Life. Some people wear
black longer than others because they.
were more particularly attached to tho
lost relation or friend. But. putting
sentiment aside. the established rules
for mourning are us follows:
For q widow or widower. two years:
for the loss Of a parent. Is months or
30; for grandparents, nine months; AFT
er the death Of a grown up brother or
sister. one year: for a child. according
to age, from three to nine months.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How ,o Make Cabbage s.IoS.

Take one small head of cabbage.
throw into cold water tive Of the most
perfect len ~. shave the remainder
very fine and put on Ice. Whip one
half cupful OF sweet cream: add one
half teaspo.hful OF salt and n dash Of
paprika. Mix well with the cabbage
Just before serving. Arrange the cab
bage leaves on plates on beds Of shnv.
ed Ice and dish the cabbage into the
leaves,
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Tho Prophetic Cat.

In neat little villa mt Gentilly. near
Paris, there has lived for several years
n widow named Nine. Richard. whose
sole companion Is splendid Angora
cat. Alone the two lived in the COM
Portable house. and very rarely did ell
ther go far away from home. A short
time ago, however. the lady felt very
lonesome. and 80 she decided to invite
. few Of her neighbors to dinner. They
cnme. and nfter dinner the cat entered
the room and on account Of its beauty
at once attracted general attention.
The guests petted It fondly. and final
ly one of them. nm elderly splnster.
took 1t up In her arms and asked 1t u
curious question.
Tell me, pussy" she said. (which Of
us who are now In the room will die
first?"
Strnightwny the cat lenped from her
arms and. with tail erect and loud
purrs. went straight to an old lady who
sat at the other end OF the room. Not
being superstitious. the entire company
burst out laughing. and the hostess
was warmly congratulated on possess
ing such a wonderful cat.
A few days later. however. the old
Indy who had been selected by the cat
rs deaths next victim actually died.
and then the storm arose. Some per-
sons insisted that Nine. Richard was II
sorceress and that her cat was an evil
spirit. while others maintained that tho
cat alone was to blame and ought to DO
promptly killed. The clnmor mt last
became so loud that six OF the ladies'
who had been Nine. Richards guests
on the evcntful evening decided to
take definite action. and so they laid n
formal complaint before the police nu-
thoritles In which they urged that the
offending cat. whose eyes they de-
scribed as supernatural and diabol-
ical." should be killed without delay.
What action. II any, the police have
taken Is not yet known.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How 20 Make Pott.d Ham.

Take half pound of lean boiled
ham. half pound OF butter. n pinch
OF ground nutmeg. little cayenne pep
per and pinch OF white pepper. Pound
the ham quite smooth In mortar, add
the pepper and nutmeg. rub well In
the ham and then add the butter: mix
well together and put into n pottcd
meat dish. Run Il little butter lightly
melted over 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Tribute tn American Women.

"Why Is it?" said an American lady
IN London the other day, that most Of
you English people will persist in TAX
ing the noisy young woman of IS or 20,
who STAYS alone at hotel and is her
own protector and chaperon. IS the
typical American grip Probably the
easiest reply would have been to say
that the real Americans are so quiet
and ladylike that they attract no attcn-
ton and that the pushful hotel young
lady was taken as the real representa-
tive of her countrywomen. 1t would
not have been, however, a fitting an
swer. There is no such thing as COM
monplace American women. Their clev-
erness, wit and bright womanly quail
ties make them conspicuous. They aim
at being real. helpful companions to
their husbands and brothers. Perhaps
that is why they have the best time Of
any women on earth. They have earn
ed the position they enjoy in the csti-
nation of their men folk. which made
Max O'Rell declare that If he had any
future reincarnation to undergo he
would beg the Great Ruler of the uni
verse to make him an American wo-
man. says the London Telegraph.
However, passing from that, there is
really no excuse why the old traditions
should llnger SO obstlnately in this
country. There are now hundreds Of
American women permanently resident
in our metropolis, and they are supple
mented by thousands of their sisters.
whose brilliant intellectually every
summer adds something to the charm
and brightness Of existence on this side
of the western ocean. The prominent
self protected American girl exists, but
she Is not type. AS real American
lady said, "Most Of us are neither
freaks nor frumps; we're just normal"
But that normality Is. compared with
most Of our own womankind, abnormal,
and 1t Is our insular tendency to accept
rs the type of our neighbors that which
differs most widely from ourselves.
After all, there Is little difference be-
tween our national characteristics.
What the difference is was very wittily
expressed by the lady quoted above.
She declared that both peoples were al
most nike. Americans" she said, "are
self conscious''-at which some OF her
hearers seemed inclined to smile, but
she went on-''and self confident. The
English are self conscious and shy.
There's the whole thing in nutshell"
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How to Cook Tongue Outlets.

Cook OK tongue very slowly In salted
water with some spices till quite ten
der: skin II and set aside. Next day
skim the liquor Of all fat and heat.
thicken 1t and flavor 1t with herbs and
a sharp sauce. Make the sauce n good
brown and add to 1t some picked and
scalded sultanns. When this is nicely
blended. add the tongue (cut In slices).
bring to the boil and let all simmer for
a quarter Of an hour and serve.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
ua,x 10 nakc saus.h.

Cut the squash In large pieces. re-
move the seeds. then place in the oven.
heated ns for baking potatoes. When
the squash Is soft. scrape from the
shell and flavor with one tablespoonful
OF butter for each pln,. little pepper.
half tenspoonful Of sugar and snlt
TO tustc.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How to Make vanill. sauce.

Mix half cupful Of sugar with two
level tablcspoonfuls Of cornstarch.
Pour over this n cupful of boiling wa
ter. Stir ard cook Hve minutes. Re-
move from the fire. and stir In while
hot two tablespoonfuls OF butter and
a teaspoonful of vanilla.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How to Spice Mackerel.

Take half dozen small mackerel
nicely cleaned. Mix together one tea
spoonful each of cinnamon. allspice
and cloves. Open the fish and sprinkle
in the mixture; then sprinkle with salt
and close tightly. Place in an earthen
dish. cover with vinegar and bake one
hour In a moderate oven.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Valuable Hair.

A beautiful plait Of golden hair meas
urlng meters and 30 centImeters has
been much admired at the Paris exposi-
tlOn.
This beautiful hair belonged to a
young Normandy girl who to pay u
family debt and save her fathers, good
name sold 1t to u hairdresser for 800
francs.
He In turn sold 1t to Parisian Golf
feur for 1000 francs. and now 1t Is the
property of lady who desires tho
strictest lncognito to be kept and who
paid 5000 francs for II.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How to saute Oysters,

To saute oysters fry thin slices Of
bacon In pan until the fat Is tried out
OF 1t. Drain the oysters. dry them with
a napkin and roll them in flour that
has been seasoned with salt and pep
per. Remove the bacon and cover the
bottom Of the frying pan with the
oysters. Fry them brown on both
aides
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
How to Make Snlce CnlSe.

Mix a teaspoonful of baking powder
In three-quarters of pound of -four.
Work In four ounces of clarified drip
ping. teaspoonful of mixed spice, a
good pinch of salt and three ounces Of
sugar. Beat up one egg in gill of milk
and add to the cake. When all is mix
ed. set in a creased tin and bake at
once for about an hour.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
THE DUKES FRIEND AGAIN.

The beautiful Mrs- Arthur Puget Re-
news Her Friendship With Alexis.
Much interest is manifested over the
renewal of the friendship between the
beautiful Mrs. Arthur Paget and the
Grand Duke Alexis of RUSSIA, uncle Of
the cZar.
Mrs. Paget first met the grand duke
when she was Minnie Stevens school
girl in New York, in the early seven
ties. Young Alexis created great havoc
among the hearts of high society bellies