Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-25

mischievous little fellows weapon Now
the fender and fireplace utensils were OF
fretted gold, matching the other regal ap
pointments OF the place. An inlaid floor.
In vari-colored woods. was partially covered
by white bear skin and other soft white
rugs Window hangings of embroidered
silk and costly lace harmonized with the
general scheme of beauty and richness.
Could the fair Austrian return to earth
her beautiful head replaced upon her neck
she would probably feel quite at home in
this New York boudoir, where one OF the
danes Of this so-called republic spends a
portion mot much) Of her time, although
she would not find Tiffany stationery IA
mlliar. and a pen Of gold instead OF a quill
would be heavy for her slender fingers. She
would find the costume worn by the occu-
pant of this counterpart Of her own bou-
doir. albeit not exactly a la mode Of that
hapless sovereign's century, would, never
theless. be quite elegant as anything
that ever was in queens wardrobe. Rich as
were the young Austrian's Jewels. could she
but peep into the safe containing this mod
ern woman's regalia she would see gems as
rare. and a diamond necklace vieing mag
nifcently with the one that adorned her
own slender neck befare the ak descended
upon 1t.
1t is said that every diamond once in
Marie Antoinette's famous necklace has
been lost as far as any knowledge of their
whereabouts may be concerned. Perhaps
there may be some of these very stones,
cut after the latest manner OF treating dia-
monds. now sparkling in this same safe.
If so. and IL gems carry with them down
the ages the psychological conditions Of
their wearers. those dazzling brilliants
which with other extravagances provoked
or FASTENED the revolution that cost the
poor young queen her life. might no. be
deemed very desirable adornments.
Put Two Mansions Together.
Our ever restless dame of modern times,
after few years, decided to refresh her.
self by charging her borders and once
more changing her environment. To this
end she purchased for paltry million of
dollars mansion adjoining her own, its
exact counterpart in size and general struc-
ture. and as speedily as the thing could be
ACCOMPLISHED the two already grand man.
sons became one splendid palatial struc-
ture. To carry out this design the exquis-
tie Marie Antoinette boudoir was stripped
and dissected 1t was Of course snpos-
sible for the next boudolr 10 be any more
costly or more beautiful tllan it's predecas-
sor. It could only be- larger, therefore en-
shrine more French vitrines guarding.
while displaying, countless priceless arti-
Giles of vertu. CURIOUS old watches and
pieces of teweiry once the property of: soy
ereigns long since moldering in their
graves.
1t is an interesting and curious fact that
as this lady's family decreased In number,
through the early marriage Of each of her
daughters. the mothers ideas Of necessary
space for accommodating her dwindling
family grew in the inverse ratio proper
tionately expansive. Now, our fashionable
dame dwelS In an edifce double twice the
size of the one in which her family was
reared and where no personal experience
ever came to give them Idea OF the
meaning OF the verb "to crowd"
One naturally wonders how long II will
be before the imposing mansion at which
passers Of today stand gazing Will be again
in the hands of iubflant architects holding
new order to rip out the interior, prepara-
tory to remodeling on still more elaborate
lines.
Who knows? The edict may at this writ
ing be going forth, Behold I will pull down
and build greater and grander things than
ever before"