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,AKING WORKS GOLDEN THRALL AT SIXTY.
William {. Whitney, Who Would Rather Call His Time His Own
Than Add to His Fortune.

WRITTEN o TIE SUNDAY
To have been SO successful in making
money and piling up the power that goes
with 1t that n man tires Of the great game
and decides to retire in the prime OF life
Is a new phenomenon in American affairs.
The doctrine sounds all out of tune with the
cong of the almighty dollar interminably
harped upon by foreign critics. who from
the days Of Mrs. Trollope have dashed
hastily over seas to write books about ma
terialistic Brother Jonathan.
Tradition is confounded at the illustrious
examples set by such men as William c..
whitney and Andrew Carnegie, who hold
that at 50 years OF age the successful man
In the whirl OF fortune getting should give
tho other fellows q chance and begin really
to live by doing the things he wishes to do
and devote the best years OF his life to q
richly stored. wholesome and abundantly
occupied leisure.
The stock portrait OF the American million
aire In fiction must be retouchcd and
brought US 10 date. Instead OF being the
slave OF his millions he becomes their mas
ter. and boldly rejoices In his freedom. Even
ambition for high public place must yield
TO the new doctrine of life as preached by
the retirement of William c. Whitney. who
has thrust politics and statecraft TO one
side as weighed in the balance and found
wanting. Philosophers have preached this
gospel Of living for thousands of years, hut
the wisest and most insisteat Of them have
played to empty houses" in American life.
where 1t has been almost unheard Of that q
rfoh man should cease furiously to try 10
get richer until death caught him with
eciseors in ons hand and a sheet Of coupons
IN the other.
Andrew Carnegie. ironmaster and philan-
thropist and William c. Whitney, inancier
statesman. are envied by those in their
ewn Glars for wealth. because they have
bssn able to "1et 90" before old age grips
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Red Gown Composed With
Black and White Trimmings.

Kaleidoscope in both their brilliancy and
variety Of appearance are the newest gowns
especially made FOR Easter wear. In the
predominance CT the soft red tones is seen
the effect of the out-of-town life SO many
people are leading. The red hat, of course.
the fashionable woman has always with
her in the earliest days Of spring. when she
sojourns under Southern skies, but the red
gown Is one which 1t requires tact and dis
elimination 10 make successfully for the
women of maturer years. It is only the dar-
ing or the ignorance of youth that Will don
II in all its original brilliancy. Yet to-day
the American modiste SO thoroughly under
stands her profession that the red gown is
being composed with black and white trim
mings even for those no longer in the first
blush of youth.
Beautiful in the extreme are the many
handsome novelties In Examines. vellinSs.
Gibbons. crepes de Chine and nets that are
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
American Woman's Rare
Divination Of Good STYLE.

The average American is not yet : rf'!or-
aire. and his wife has the .inaJ- good sense
to dress according to his eoc-ai POSITION
1t Is this rare div nation Of the essential
qualities OF style which has already won
for her the name OF being the best-dresSsd
woman IN the world
The newest gowns are not ahoWy1 Shsy
are elegant Tho cut 10 - perfect that
with little trouble they can be altered to Mt
any one with the usual figure. The skirts
are not showing quite SO much fare a.
earlier In the season. and IL Is the sleeve
still the sleeye-wEich is the principal point
OF departure. 1t Is the elbow sleeve, the
Du Barry sleeve. the Grecian sleeve, the
Marie Antoinette s~leeve-call II by whatever
name you will-still 1t is the sleeve that
makes the gown this spring.
Where there is trimming on the skirt Il
IS generally about the foot. where are often
seen wide insertions of lace or rope hem
stitching. formed with rows Of ribbon.
These f!ounces are mostly draped over ruch-
iugs Of chiffon. About the hips the full
ness is often formed into tiny pla.ts, which
are hardly noticeab bic. and add much to the
trim. snug 1T Of the material at this point
Some models also show wide entre-deux OF
lace or other trimmings about the hips
forming a point in front tina Stimulates,
the long out-of-yogue apron front.
COPYRIGHT. iS2 By tho Economist Camera
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OF books. OF music. OF tho society Of intel
Iect. and he continued TO foster the in
ward resource" which should make the later
years OF leisure Iaore than rusting idleness.
When he could afford luxuries his innate
and wholesome love of horses led him to
crafty this inclination. never recklessiy or
ignorantly. His executive and organizing
genius and sound Judgment showed In this
as impressively as In every other occupation
that has come into his lie. Mr.. Whitney
built his splendid Wheatley stables and
became a leader In the sport of kings"
bringing to bear the same abilities which
he'd created the White Squadron when he
was Secretary of the Navy.
He would rather win the English Derby
than be President of the United States. He
would rather call his time his own than
heap SG.o00.oO on top OF his present for
tune. He breaches rank hereby to the av-
erage American. and he is not in the least
Ashamed OF II. He has the added respon-
s!biiity of setting an example for his two
soIs. Harry Payne Whitney and Payne
Whitney. who Will gradually assume con-
troll Of his active interests Harry Payne
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lifeline OF hope. He has demonstrated that
the far-siShted man may devote his genius
to getting rid of the burdens Of wealth as
successfully as he has been able to accumu-
late them. This is the novel message his
retirement at 90 sends to the Stalled ears
Of Wall street:
wealth is the power to buy freedom for
achieving ambitions far removed from nero
money getting. In the prime of his life and
h full flight of his powers. the wealthy
man becomes the distributor and no longer
the active producer. while in the ripcaed
years he may cultivate the tastes y
achieve ambitions which have been denied
him during the hard-fought battle for sue
cess"
William c. Whitney is more abundantly
equipped for realizing these ideals than al
most any other man OF prominence IN the
United States. The young lawyer of nearly
forty years ago, just graduated from Yale.
who came to New York to fight his way to
the top had to work for every step he
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those who affect the English style. There
will be Pompadour Easter weddings for
those who follow the French form; but.
above all. there will he Colonial Easter we'd
dines for the American element. and TO
doubt our patriotism IL at last sufficiently
awakened to think that anything "Ameri-
can" is. after all. the best OF all things.
Easter is to lie the awakening. The win
terrified land and the people will emerge
from the frosty covering and binding ties
of the long and bitter season TO the glory
of a srrirgtide Of nora. styles In dress for
nature and Gomsnkind alike.
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Magnificent Dress Of
White Crepe de Chine.

The Partisan idea is adapted and re-
formed. the best cut. fit and finish obtain
able are employed upon It: the salaries paid
20 the artists who design and superintend
its creation are quite beyond the power Of
the private individual to There
Is no better dressed woman in the world
than the American woman OF to-day. and
she is the source Of all the inspiration and
advancement made n this particular line.
The white costume is still the one be-
loved by old and young alike. and never
have they been more ~sv-eetiy simple. and
again. more richly elegant. Here IS one of
daintiest mousselire made over white taf-
feta. excepting at the neck, where a DEL
icnte yoke of gauzy lace. dotted with sill
very paiilettea. allows the warm flesh tints
TO peep through; the sleeves come only
10 the elbow and are draped with 4 fall
Ct chiffon. which droops about seven inches
at the back. The skirt is one mass OF inch
wide tucks TO within nine inches OF the bot
tom. where they fly loose. Again. there
Is the magnificent costume OF white crepe
DC Chine. with two entredeuS of exquisite
handmade Irish crochet lace. The waist
IL entirely composed of the Irish lace
with loose bands an inch wide OF the crepe
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Continued From Preceding Page.
in the balmy air Of the sunny Southern at

III Iuc odiHs LII Oh tuS SuNuy SoututtH "
mosphere.
Everywhere the new boa OF ribbons of
mousseline de sole appliGued with lace. OF
nets and other fabrics with long, swinging
ends will constitute a marked addition to
the costumes of the joyous day.
Ropes Of pearls. artistic collars of gems
and new wristlets for the short sleeves will
add q tinse of the old fashion to many o:
the picturesque PompadcIr dresses. pre-
pared for the warmer weather wear. which
Lac southernmost cities will have first
use of.
Many new fashions. many strange fads-
all beautiful-will present themselves for
the first time in the Easter parades.
Low-Lying Lines of the
New Couture.
There will be the new c~oiffure. with its
low-lying lines-the hair well down over
the back Of the neck, the Marie Louise
curls daintily and glossily lying on the
shoulder. and the old-fashioned lace
mitts worn with the shortening sleeves.
The new dainty hosiery, in its straight
lines, following the old-fashioned, vertical
forms of knitting, as well as the beautiful
lace ideas. will receive due attention. CO.
lonial slippers. Pompadour footwear. many
new appurtenapces. bouquets OF ribbons.
violet clusters and rose punches. made OF
satin-chiffon ribbons. Will give a new touch
OF color to the delicate-hued costumes that
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Whitney has been already announced As
"the business head Of the house" This
young man holds the revolutionary ideas
OF his distinguished father. that there are
things in life fully rs desirable as the mere
making OF money. and II is safe to propha.r
age.
There l.. n wide divergence between tire
plans for the years of activity remaining to
Mr.. Whitney and TO Mr.. Carnegie. yet the
underlying motive IS the same. based upon
n long-cher.shed pu-pose-to torsake fur
Their arlassing OF wealth by concentrated
effort for pursuits which will crafty .
higher sense of duty or more varied ambi-
tons or give more lasting personal salts
faction
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The Mask of Either.

Towne: How was Jigley dressed for ths
bsl mascue?'
Browne: I'm not sure whether he went
as a politician O. q cab driver"
Towne: What was his costume?
Browne: Il didn't notics. except nat -
wore q high hat"
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Historical Costumes to BE
the Wedding Vogue.

Costumes in antique style are going TO
be the wedding vogue. Historical and pic
ture forms for the bridesmaids. going back
TO the English portrait painters for de-
signs. Will control and rule the style for
the Easter nuptials.
Even the coronation is having its in
fiuerce- The English t;rge In style will not.
however, be extensively English" 1t will
be the graceful French taste. controlling the
suggestion of English historical subjects.
The portraits Of Gainsborough. Romney
and the other English painters of the Six
teenth. Seventeenth and Eighteenth GEN.
turtles will be utilized to afford the points
upon which to construct the hats, the gar-
ments and the drapsries. English Easter
weddings will, nc doubt. be the fashion for
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ments are the foundation Of .leisurs
class" OF those who have won the right 70
relax the pace. yet who viii be as busily
occupied in other paths of endeavor. Other
millionaires look at them wistfully ara wish
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tho choicest form offered for early spring walking wear. II aras out b ne NEST
beautiful manner the military yes of tho romantic period which are nov kMna
embodied the best drees The epauleta ant uns show this feature
HLUsTRATIoN &c. &
Eveyhtng is velvet dotted and vdvet poted in tn huy wear Of ne sasA
note the remarkable oSre so striking and beoominx on tho underhrmL The Uovn Of
thsc us ard nauy move hat is so low as to deserve especial attention Whoc n LOOK
at thb picture md refuse to believe that styles arc really better selected thans vrf
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de Chino strapped over the Aaa The
sleeves are an adaptation OF the newest
conception OF the Grecian sleeve. with Its
long. flowing drapery, ending in . decided
point.
A white cloth gown Of summer weight IL
also trimmed with the Irish crochet lace.
and has tight elbow sleeves of the same
heavy lace without other finish The skirt
of this gown is tucked in O series OF
squares. Another gown is a combination OF
white point d'esprit and crepe de Chine.
the fare founce being entirely composed
OF the net. adorned with bands OF the crepe
de Chire. The waist has cutoff insertions
OF Irish point lace. but the yoke and collar
are OF the net. with bands Of crepe de
Chine similar 10 those on the iounce.
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we been prepared for the special occa-

sion.
Never was there so early and 30 complete
q preparation for so remarkable a period OF
rejoicing and reiuvenation. The after-Eas-
ter period is always the wedding period. In
prosperous times like these there are more
weddings than ever. The gowns are always
richer and the arrangements are always
more magnificent. The Easter bride will be
attired In thinner. softer. more graceful
fabrics than of yore. While some cling to
the rich and glistening satin with Its usual
accompaniment of lace. there are those that
prefer the more youthful and dainty chif-
fons. satin crepes and the new soft-woven.
GlisteninS-surface 1eaus de sole.
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Summer Weight Suit Trimmed
With Irish Crochet Lace.

Grays and pale fawns are two Of the most
eautifu shades for early spring wear,
both for street and carriage use. These
are trimmed with all manner OF rich laces,
embroideries and applications. Some OF the
newest styles In the square mesh filet lace
show appl:ques OF small chiffon flowers and
leaves, combined with mock jewels in q va
riety of colors. But il Is not 50 much the
materials and the trimmings that are novel
as II Is the exouisitely artistic combinations
OF materials. trimmings and colorings that
GO TO make up these beautiful gowns. Not
that they are So expensive. either. with all
their artistic qualities. Even those OF most
moderate price are now to % had with
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Tranon and the concurrent episodes of French history. The bm t saranded With
pmpadour roses and the masses Of black vewt ribbon speak for tn - live.
HLUSTR ALTON Q. 2.
Following Paris closely, We are wearing Just hose hats which please the French
woman most. These beautiful creations astmsh the warer by the simplicity and
the a1ustct fleet SO eaHy produced
. ILLUSTRATION No.
This beautiful tailor made costume in tim cloth with scarlet reves and borders IN
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there was moro or less Of q stigma at
tached to the ready-made suit; now Il not
only Yves. but ofttimes excels the creation
of the private dressmakor. And why? Be
cause Of the expert knowledge that goes
iEto its making.
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DEPEW SAYS, KEEP AT WORK.

. Shakespeare died at "a. and Am g. with n. consciousness of nrm.r health.
, shakespeare lied at 50 because he retired from business. H had demonstrated for
D BRAIN. and thenr retired to stratrord to live at ea. have observed hat health
. fe III lungs the appetite ant the digestion which support vfgorousi e: the onu-
, retrs as he says for rest. his intellectual powers become urbd. his circulation
, ermany: Theirs, at 50 France Gladstone at s. a power in Great Britain simon
, we'll as the delights Of a London season. Illustrated tho recuperuve powers Of
abilities heir faculties in their chcsen lines CHAUNCEY NJ DEPEW.
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PEARL. uRAy EASTER GOWN OF canvas.

S DS SrI ~ .TE I r. ENBROlDERIED IN PEARLS AND GC1O.
lVER WHICH FALL TA>SELS OF. siLh n NE"
Esr ALL READY FOR THE CHURCH PARADE
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TIME TO BEGIN "REAL LIVING" !
I have newr wished to become very wealthy nor have I any amtttonsp oNd- 4
cany. OF course It is impossible for nan Of many nj large affairs to dop
them, a. he would a armen when he shall have reached a certain age I mus. 4
now, as heretofore, keep IN touch with many interests rom which I shall neyer 4
wholly be able TO free myself; but many years ago began to lock forward to0 4
oars of age as a int when should have made money enough to realize such 4
ambitions IS strongly attract me outside tho world Of business and weath produo 4
ton This is al that m socared retirement nen.. Any nan with energy and Z
good fortune ought to b. aMe to devote his time to eany living after The as of 4
co have worked for md my freedom WILLIAM {. WHITNEY. Z
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these advantages. sfnce n has become roo
osnized that the American woman VIII havs
the best In material and design that she can
afford
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A DoUcET GOWN FOR EASTER RECEPTIONS

THIS ROYAL CREATION IS OF LACE ANE ELvEr THE CHIFFON
VELVET. AS LIGHT AS SILK ITSELF. Is CUT OUT AND APPkiQUED
PEARS OVER VIII TIE SATIN OF LIKEWISE WEIGHT THE ARTISTIC
CAPE OF LACE COVERED WITH OSTRICH FEATHERS SHOWS THE
- ~ prHurrFTTL TENDENCY OF SJTvC
The Washington times., 1902-03-11

was received at Philips Andover Academy
Massachusetts,. He resided for several
years in Salem. After graduating with
high honors from Harvard he studied law
with his uncle, Hon. William D. North
end, leader of the Essex County bar, and
one of the Oldest and best known lawyers
in the State.
He was elected attorney general for the
Eastern district of Massachusetts, in 1890,
and gained distinction in the prosecution
Of several noted murder cases.
When Gen. William Cogswell, member
of Congress, died in Washington just be-
fore the Fifty-fourth Congress convened,
Mr.. Moody was unanimously nominated
to succeed him. He was elected by an
overwhelming majority. He took his seat
in 1855, and has been reelected every
term since that date.
He first attracted attention in the
House by his position On the famous
Robbins-Aldrich contested election case,
of the Fourth Alabama district, by his
strong presentation OF the minority view
of the case. He was at that time a mem
ber of the Elections Committee
He was a member of the Postal Com
mission, appointed at the close of the
Fifty-ifth Congress, which made a report
at the close of the Fifty-sixth Congress
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PURCHASE OF THE
FAIRCHILD MANSION
Crisis in Italian Cabinet May
Delay Negotiations.
Ambassador Has Been Given Option on
the Property, Which Will
Expire in May.

crisis in the Italian Cabinet may de-
lay or prevent the contamination of the
negotiations now pending for the pur-
chase by that Government of the Fair
child mansion from Mrs. Phoebe A.
Hearst for the Italian Embassy.
The secretary of the Italian Embassy
here last night explained that while the
new Italian Ambassador is anxious to
conclude the negotiations and take pos
session Of the New Hampshire Avenue
house, the complication in politics at
Rome may defeat his desires.
Cabinet Has Resigned.
THE Cabinet has resigned" said the
secretary "A new Ministry will have to
be selected. and the question of the
acquisition of new quarters for the
embassy at Washington may have to be
again considered
The Italian Government has been given
by Mrs. Hearst's agent an option on the
property which will expire on May 81.
Unless the property is purchased by that
date the negotiations may be declared OFF,
and other arrangements may have to be
made.
The appropriation bill for the purchase
of embassy property in Washington calls
for about 100000 said the Italian sec
retary. "of this amount approximately
s135 900 will be expended upon the actual
purchase of the building. this being the
valuation placed upon it. The remainder
of the money will be used for repairs, ad-
ditions and furnishing
A Small Appropriation.
This is small appropriation, and the
bill will consequently have TO wait, in all
probability. for other matters of more i'm
portance and demanding immediate at
tention. We hope that the. Hearst house
may be secured.
Photographs Of the residence have been
taken and forwarded TO Rome for the in
spection OF the Government
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1t has been to me delightful service
| leave the official circle of your Cabinet
in which my association with you and its
members have been so happy, with high
appreciation of your Administration and
with most cordial good wishes for its sue
cess and for you personally.
Yours very truly.
JOHN ID. LONG.
White House,
Washington, March 10.
My Dear Mr.. Secretary: 1t is with very
sincere regret that | accept your resigna-
tion. | shall always count it n privilege
not only to have served with you during
the last six months, but to have served
under you at the outset of President Nc
Kinleys Administration.
/ have seen you in both relations and
it has never been my good fortune to be
associated with any public man more
single minded in his devotion to the pub
lie interest. Our relations have beer not
merely official, but also those of personal
friendship.
May all the good fortune you so richly
deserve attend you wherever you go.
Sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
When Mr.. Moody becomes the head of
the Navy Department the Cabinet will
include in it's personnel for the first time
in many years a bachelor. Since his first
term in the House-and he is now serving
his fourth consecutive term-he has been
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pretences. was yesterday postponed until
Saturday. This action, it is said, was
taken by Judge Kimball in order to give
the police sufficient time to secure all the
necessary evidence against the man.
Hills. 1t is said, denies his guilt, but
admits giving NJ. G. Gregory, the restau-
rant keeper. check for SIS. He states,
however, that he is willing to pay back
all the money he secured on the paper.
Captain Boarjman, the chief of detec-
tives, has had a number of his men work
ing on the case to secure additional evil
dence. and the police are confident of con-
victing HILLS.
Friends of the prisoner in New York
have been communicated with by Hills
lawyer, and it is expected they will
come to his assistance.
In the meantime he will remain at the
Jail until he furnishes the necessary bond.