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spangled white lace. These strips meet
at the waist and then gradually separate
until al the hem they are some distance
apart. In the waist are the same bands
put on exactly to meet those in the skirt.
The upper part OF the sleeves consists of
a band Of the spangled lace. and below
the band fall long. wing-like pieces of
the chiffon. with occasional spangIes
sewed on the waist pattern.
Black spangled gowns are always. it
would seem, in style. and one OF the
handsomest and most effective is abso-
lutely new. The body OF the gown is of
black tulle. but there is cuirass effect
in jet pailettes, put on to overlap each
other hike scales, and this covers the
entire gown as far as the shoulders on
the waist and halfway down the skirt.
where IL is finished of in long points
made OF the aSangles, while a narrow
bertha of white lace finishes in front
with jabot ends OF the lace. The gown
is princess in shape and is. as may be
imag agined. a model that requires TO be
well made
White lace dinner gowns are now made
more often with the flounced rather than
the plain skirts. and even the princess
lace gowns have founces-rather an ODD
fancy-as the long lines of the princess
sown are always it's great charm: but
then If fashion ordains IL must be a
aouneed skirt there is nothing to be
done
Embroidered taffeta and crepe de
Chine gowns are among the new styles
for the spring and summer. and here
again the hounced skirts are used. The
embroidered tsffeta gowns are so much
on the plan OF the old fashioned muslin
gowns as 10 look as though taken from
an old-fashioned picture book. The
hounces are embroidered and there is an
embroidered bertha 10 match. Although
these embroidered tafTetas are said 10 be
fashionable FOR evening wear-that is
for the simpler styles OF dinner gowns
the black ones somehow seem much
more suited to street gowns. but the
Tight shades. and especially the white
ones, are most charming for the even
ing.
On the same lines are the embroidered
crepe de chine and muslin gowns for
summer dinner gowns and this year IL
Is 70 be a necessity 10 have any num-
Der OF dinner gowns made Of thin ma
terials: but for the moment the mauve
fabrics must needs be worn. Embroid-
cred crepe de chine gowns are very
smart, and often the pattern is outlined
with silver spangles and pearls this
however IL The embroidery is Of r,,odcr,
design, the Oldfashioned Canton crepe
shawls that are now made into gowns
being quite too elaborate with the old
fashioned heavy embroidery 10 require
any further Ella bo-ation.
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ly If she still be young and attractive
Her chief characteristic is that she fills
in so well everywhere. AS untrameled-
as a debutante. as posee as a married
woman. there is no position or cOndi-
ton OF society that she cannot fH 10
perfection. She has her own house in
town and in the country and enjoys
gathering her friends about her. She
receives the attentions OF many pre-
tenders with great good nature and ap-
parent appreciation. but generally with
a matter OF fact directness that is likely
to be disconcerting when not amusing
herself In her own way with her guests.
her horses. her dogs, and her children.
She is in great demand as a visitor at
other houses and a guest at dinners An
attractive widow Is the quintessence OF
social smenity. She fits in anywhere.
1t is as a chaperon. though, that the
widow is in most demand. There is many
an agreeable married woman who could
fill that position as well except that
she has a husband. and that husband has
TO be asked to the play. TO the supper.
country club. when perhaps he is the
Then along comes the widow, smil-
ing. jolly. congenial. not prying. on
cious or suspicious, with never detri-
mental of any kind to deter her from
filling Just the space she is expected to
fill, and IL such a widow has no children
and there are several charming ones
in New York today who have not-she
could spend her entire time. IL she so
chose, in looking after the interests of
her young friends and their admirers.
The childless widow is likely to take n
great interest in charities. especially
those devoted 10 the welfare of young
children. Deprived by a discreet and
seemingly unkind nature OF the ways of
motherhood. she turns with loving and
tender heart 10 the poor children of 9th
ers-little waits and strays. little de-
formities. even little criminals. She is
constant and welcome visitor TO ba-
bies' homes and cbildren's hospitals.
She is a great hand at organizing sew
ing classes. bazaars. and various en-
tertainments whereby the shekels of her
friends may be diverted from their pock-
cts to the uses Of her proteges. She is
a liberal giver herself, and succeed. in
having her kindly example followed
Some Of the noble charities in New York
were founded and are supported by the
direct or indirect influence and exertions
of the childless widow.
II is by the exercise of such social
and charitable impulses that the widow
fills life that might otherwise be sad
and morose. Who can tell IL she may
not have moments OF intense depression
and loneliness? If she does she brave
Iy keeps thlm to herself, aud IL she be
wise she will never permit herself
such periods of despondencv to urge her
TO a second marriage.
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brilliant career Of the Widow Stevens.
VIII delight in the prolonged activities
OF the Widow AstOT. and look forward TO
the splendid possibilities OF the Widow
Vanderbilt The main difference be-
tween death in the palace and in the
hovel is that in the former instance the
rlcn widow may. after proper period Of
mourning, assume a most dignifed and
conspicuous position in society. whereas
TO the poor woman the loss OF her mate
mears a doubly hard struggle 1or exist
cnce.
Let us dismiss the theory that the
widows chief mission in life is TO marry
again. Except financial reasons-whioh
are sometimes insuperable-au other
considerations urge her to remain In sin
gle blessedness. She has tasted the hit
ter sweets of matrimony. she has satis-
fed her curiosity, appeased her vanity.
and borne her children. with a fortune
she is the most Independent woman in
the world. She can entertain in her
great houses in Newport and New York
on scale that perhaps a husband would
not approve. She can sail about Euro
pean waters on great steam yacht and
hobnob with kings, emperors. and grand
dukes She can surround herself with a
court of men to each of -Hhom she as
signs some special duty as a member Of
her household. If of more serious turn
of mind. she can devote herself to the
education of her children. and in giving
them every possible advantage Of travel
and study may renew or form a first ac-
quaintance with the languages and art
treasures Of Europe.
There are widows and widows. All
know the type that wraps herself in the
cloak of her despair and refuses TO be
comforted. She wears mourning all her
life and becomes as an ink spot on the
bright costumes of her friends. Happily
this kind of persistent. self-indulgent
grief is rare. There is too much courage,
buoyancy, and resiliency about the
hcalthy American woman of the New
York breed to glory in a sorrow which.
however real, should never be obtruded
on others. Give the brave. wholesome
woman two. three or four years of re-
tiremcnt in which TO face and wear down
her loss, and in nine cases out of ten she
will emerge more attractive, more
charming than ever; perhaps calmer and
y,iore sedate than before. but also. more
sympathetic, rather more beautiful and
quite ready to re-enter the world and
move about again in old places with old
friends.
That Warm Corner.
1t is then that the widow finds her
true place in society. in that warm cor
ner which is always ready for pretty
and agreeable woman who is also inde-
pendent.
There are so many things widow can
do that other women cannot do. especial
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
HE NEWEST CREATIONS IN PARIS DINNER FROCKS ::

ONE of the most important features
~ of the fashionable wardrobe Is the
dinner gown, and as the fashion every
year grows apace OF dressing for dinner.
more and more elaborate become the
dinner gowns. AT one time. and NOT SO
long ago, the dinner and ball gown were
one and the same. both classed undo,
the head of evening gowns. but now
there is a marked distinction. aItho,,gb
be it understood. the dinner gown is
often quite as elaborate as the han
gown. and the ball gown,is quite suitable
TO wear at any OF the superb dinners
given to fifty or one hundred guests
After all, there is nothing remarkable in
the fact that so much trouble and ex-
pense are taken with the dinner eoVns
for there is TO time nor place whore
a beautiful gown shows TO such advan-
tage as at dinner. for in a ballroom
there are so many gowns that one mus,
needs detract from the beauty of tho
other.
Long skirts are, OF course. always
correct with the smart dinner gown
and are elaborately trimmed as rule
although the fiowered brocades that are
now so fashionable do not require trim
ming. as the pattern in itself covers so
much OF the plain background. but the
plain velvets and satin and the tuIle and
net gowns arc most aborately ernbroid-
cred and fashioned so that often there
is more trimming than material 10 be
seen.
Black tulle, net and lace forms are
made up over colored and white hues.
and are immensely effective with the
superb embroidery that is used. Around
the foot OF the skirt. often reaching
more than half way 10 the belt. is a
broad hand OF embroidered lace with
chenille jet or silver and street embroid-
cry; the front panel is often covered
with the embroidery; which is again re-
Peated on the waist and sleeves. and.
Of course. the work is shown to the best
advantage by reason OF the light lin
ing. On the plain materials the same
fashion is carried out. and one OF the
handsomest gowns OF last season. again
in favor. is plain cream white satin.
with the lower part OF the skirt en-
tirely Of lace. on which are sewed. or
rather appliqued. narrow bias bands OF
the satin embroidered with round sill
yer spangles. and the pattern OF the
lace is also outlined with the same
spangles. This same model in black
satin with gold spangles is effective. md
oddly enough. while it is. 80 20 speak.
built on precisely the same lines, has
a marked individuality Of its own.
Spangled gowns and sps neled trim
mings can certainly not b called new.
but at the same time are most fashion
able. although the bargain sales OF
spangled robe gowns mark the comins
change OF style. There Is nothing so
effective for trimming an evening gown
no matter what the material may be.
An effective model for a yellow chiffon
dinner gown is made OF accordion pIeat-
cd skirt, on which are long strips OF
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takes the ciodhopper. Instances are
numerous In Europe the widowhoods Of
the lamented Queen Victoria. OF the
DOwager Empress of Germany. and Of
Eugene, Empress of the French. viii Oc-
cur 10 every one. besides many others
among the nobility and gentry. Many
persons in New York will recall the
The Washington times., 1903-03-22

Age cannot withcr her. nor custom stale
Her Infinite variety.
-Antony and Cleopatra
1t is a melancholy fact that the grim
reaper death gathers his sheaves in the
palace as often as in the hovel. and re-
moves the head OF distinguished house
hold with rather more gusto than he
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

right.lies In their endeavor to react
the hearts Of our young people and tc
lead them out into life Of godliness.
1t is hard to reach the heart except
thro' the head but the difficulty lies
in the fact that we stop ct the head.
/ must insist that the Sunday school
has a higher function than that Of q
social club or select debating So
ciety. The point is this, Mere In
tellectusl activity on Christian themes
is not any more christianity than
working flying traPeEs in church Is
cody exercise Mere intellect deals
with the symbols, the shell Of truth.
Truth has . heart and only heart can
get close 10 IL.
I'VE speak to our Sunday school
pupils Of Joy, peace, faith and lovsI
We exhaust our religious vOcsbularies.
And yet We fail 70 connect the great
words oirsligIOn with the svsry day
life and szPsrisncs Of the pupils and
they are bsvildsred and discouraged.
Tssehsr-sll Jour mental equipment,
all your sloqusnes. all Jour argument,
IN skiIlfully Constructed Questions
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
Chinese Reception.

The Luther League will give q
Chinese reception ON Friday evening"
Nov. ~, at the Lutheran parsonage,
GA W. Third s., from 7:46 to 10
O'Clock. An exclusively Chinese
menu will be served and the refresh
ments will be eaten with chopsticks
which were brought from China for
this occasion. A prize will be given
to the person who proves most
dexterous in eating with the chop
sticks. A prize will also be given to
the person who appears in the best
home made Chinese costume.
Music will be furnished BY the Chi
nese quartette, composed Of San Wen,
Ching Lee, Pochi and Ii Lung Wei.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
ExALr THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Prof Hsusnsr Addressed Abilene
Teachers and Superintendent.

The Sunday school superintendent'
and teachers Of the city met last eve
ming at the home Of H. L. Humphrey.
About sixty were present. A prsc-
teal and helpful address was deliv-
cred by Prof. W. s. Heusner. superin.
tendent Of schools at junction City.
J. H. Engle, state secretary, con-
Quoted . "round table" talk which
brought out many practical sugges-
tions for the workers. Miss Alice
sterl presided ct the plano. Light
refreshments were served and q social
hour followed. This is one Of the
series Of Sunday school workers
meetings that have been Instituted in
the city.
Prof. Hsusnsr spoke on. The APP
PlicstiOn Of the PrinoIPlss Of Secular
Teaching 70 Sunday School Work. :"
Be bald that Il IL lsrgslys matter Of
deals, and said; IN our susday
schools have any right % sxist this
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

Be it enacted By the Senate and HosS'
of Representatives Of the United States Q
AmericG in Congress assembled,
| That the secretary Of the treasury
be, and he is hereby. authorized and
directed to acquire, by purchase, CON
demnation, or otherwise, q site and
to contract for the erection and COM
pletion thereon Of o suitable building,
including ireproof vaults. heating
and ventilatiug apparatus, and ap-
proaches, for the use and accommoda-
ton OF the United States post Office
and other government. offices, in the
city Of Abilene, and State Of Kansas, the
cost Of said site and building. includ-
ing said vaults, heating and ventilat-
ing apparatus, and approaches, COM
plete, not to exceed the sum Of one
hundred thousand dollars.
Proposals for the sale Of land suit
able for said site shall be invited BY
public advertisement in one or more
: the newspapers Of said city Of
largest circulation for at least twenty
days prior to the date specified In
said advertisement for the opening Of
said proposals.
Proposals made in response to said
shall be addressed and
mailed to the secretary Of the treasury, |
who shall then cause the said pro.
posed sites. aud such others % be
may think proper to designate. to be
examined ip person BY an agent Of
The treasury department, who shall
make written report to said secretary
II the results Of said examination and
II his recommendation thereon, and
he reasons therefor. which shall be
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

fail here. You are In the domain 81
experience. Too much Of what we
call religious experience is only the
dialect OF the churches-a mere re-
ligious phraseology. This means q
great bankruptcy in those experiences
and Christian graces which make
Christianity attractive to our pupils.
1t is as II we knew everything about
health except the way to get 1t.
81 would not question the sincerity
Of our teachers. But II we know not
Of rest, peace. faith and love how are
we to guide our pupils to the FOun-
tain Of Lip whence flow these great
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

pLost, yesterday, either In Abilene
or on road TO Holland, pocket book
containing about GA. Finder please
leave at Davis shoe store and receive
reward. tao.
Street Commissioner Rowland is
doing some fine work on the streets
and the damsge done by the carnival
has been practically repaired. The
force is now building the south wall
Of the Third street bridge approach.
Several Abilene men are figuring
on starting poker rooms. Gov. Bailey
has given out an interview In which
he says There is no great harm in
q social game Of poker" A few nice
social games like they play at Topeka
ought to liven things up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
,.Hbile1e's Public Building.
Full text Of bill introduced BY Senator Burton.
a0cdes

accompanied by the original proposall
and all maps, plats, and statements
which shall have come into his pos
session relating to the said proposed
sites.
II, upon consideration Of said re.
port and accompanying papers, the
secretary OF the treasury shall deem
further investigation necessary, be
may appoint a commission Of not
more than three persons, one Of whom
shall be an officer Of the treasury de-
partment, which commission shall
also examine the said proposed sites.
and such others as the secretary Of
the treasury may designate. and grant
such hearings 10 relation thereto as
they shall deem necessary. And said
commission shall, within thirty days
after such examination, make to the
secretary Of the treasury written re-
port of its conclusions In the prem
ises, accompanied by all statements.
maps, plats, or documents taken by
Or submitted to them In like manner
rs hereinbefore provided In regard to
he proceedings Of said agent Of the
;reasury department, and the score.
AIRY Of the treasury shall thereupon
inally determine the location Of the
building to be erected.
The compensation Of said commits.
toner's shall be fixed BY the secretary
4 the treasury, but the same shall
lot exceed six dollars per day and
ctual travelling expenses: Provided,
owever, That the member Of said
commission appointed from the treas
ny department shall be paid only bis
ct1al travelling expenses.
The building shall be unsxposed to
anger from fire BY an open space Of
least forty feet on each side, In {
Iudlng streets and alleys. Z
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
X EEL & YOUNG,
Financial Agents

TslsDboas no citiIsn'. Baak BundinG
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.
s. Smith went to Topeka.

s. s. Smith went to Topeka.
s. j. Ellison returned to New York.
j. f. Brewer left for Topeka on
business.
G. A. Case left for Chicago to spend
Thanksgiving.
Clinton Mart Of Chapman spent
last night in town.
H. H. Ross and @. Gavin left for
Los Angeles, Cal.
B. F. Brenneman has gone to Kan
sas City on business.
Il. Mustard Of Manchester left for
Montesano, Washington.
J. F. Feighley Of Enterprise was a
pleasant REFLECTOR caller.
Rev. Fuller Bergstresser returned
from Nebraska trip.
J. Il. Engle left for Great Bend to
attend Sunday school convention.
Mrs. Barbara johnson will spend
Thanksgiving with friends in Salins.
Isaac shockey returned from Penn
sylvauia where he went for q months
visit.
Mrs. R. r. Lindow and children are
here from Ames, Colorado. visiting |
Mr.. Lindow's mother.
r. q. Puliver left Saturday evening !
over the Santa Fe for Chicago with Q
car load OF fine horses.
Miss Daisy Hunton came home
from Eve weeks visit to California.
She enjoyed the trip immensely.
Allen Free, who has o position In
the Santa Fe offices at Topeka, is Wis
iting his uncle, W. Il. Eicholtz.
p. W. Heath received word this
morning Of the sudden death Of bis
father and left ct noon for Michigan.
Mrs. Homer Wilson went to Law
renee and Kansas City. She will join
Q party Of Abilene people to see the
Thanksgiving football game.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

m. Newman has raised bis house,
put In q new foundation and built 6
porch, greatly improving the sPPsar'
Ance Of the place.
Mr.. and Mrs. h. c. Lltts will
give up their Cedar street home for
the winter and reside with Mrs.
Anderson on west side.
Geo. W. Townsend has bought
the TIltOn property on N. Cedar ST.,
now occupied BY ,. A. Tuits, and
win soOn move in from Talmsgs to
make Abilene hIs home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
Twenty.six Confirmed.

Bishop Cunningham Of Concordia
was here today to hold services In
the Roman Catholic church. A class
Of twenty-six. eighteen girls and eight
boys, was confirmed and twelve took
the first communion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

Mrs. Chas. Kubach and daughter
Fay went to Kansas City where they
will be joined by Mr.. Kubach. They
will spend Thanksgiving at Moberly,
Mo-, with Mrs. Kubach's sister.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

Lsndss Barber shop, ground floor
central location, Spruce and End st.,
bath rooms, perfect service. Call
and try It. 4s-h
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
5000 Church for Hsrington,

LEXINGTON, Nov. 26.-The Metho'
dists are gathering funds for an
1000 church building which they
expect TO erect soon after the first Of
the year. 1t will be q credit to the
CITY,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

Buy your Suits of Sterl and save money
We give premium with every Suit. Ask
about our 1000 forty-tWo piece Dinner Sets
FREE!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

On November II, 1908, Senator Burton intro
duced in the United States senate the follow
ing bill for public building at Abilene,
Kansas;
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-08-07
WAS SHE A KINGS DAUGHTER ?
Legendary Spanish Girl Who Lived
in Mexican Convent.

Legendary Spanish Girl who Lived
in Mexican Convent.
The story of this young Spanish girl
in Mexico, who lived a mysterious life
in convent, may be truly called
legendary history. Micaela de los
Angeles was believed to be daughter
of Philip II. of Spain, who was
brought to Mexico and immured in the
royal convent of Jesus Maria for rea-
sons best known to the royal father.
This convent was founded in 1878 by
two Spaniards, Pedro T. Denia and
Gregoria de Pesquera, purposely for
the descendants of the conquerors, ac-
cording to Modern Mexico.
Just when the nino Micaela entered
the convent no one seemed to remem-
ber, her presence at first being scarce
ly noticed by any but the mother
superior She was plainly dressed and
kept in great seclusion for time, but
by and by it was observed that she was
gradually being surrounded with royal
luxuries. The fact naturally melted
inquiry and with curiosity on one hand
and knowledge even in the minds of
a few on the other it was soon known
that Micaela was a direct descendant
of the king and that her brother, the
Archbishop Pedro de Contreras, had
special care over her. For a long time
it was thought that Micaela had been
brought to the convent while a very
small child, but her increasing unhap-
piness and longing for scenes of which
the nuns knew nothing, convinced
them that she had been rudely torn
away from all that her affections held
dear, or that she had been falsely lured
to her imprisonment in a convent In d
foreign land. The walls Of the old con-
vents of Mexico were very high and
thick and a nun once behind them and
protected also by the solemn oaths that
she and all about her must take, was
q nun for Efe-and yet even those
walls had ears and there were eyes
that saw and tongues that told tales. It
was always SO. Even Abelard and
Heloiseheard from each other at times.
Whether Micaela's lover was priest
or not neither records nor traditions
tell, only that she had one. Perhaps