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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
What to Say Instead of Ma'am.
rom the Chicago Tribune

From the Chicago Tribune.
If there is one thing more distinctly an
noying than the conversation of the person
who replies Yes, ma'am; no. sir" It Is
that of the individual who has been turned
from that Scylla into the Charybdis of
Yes, Mrs. Robinson; no, Mr.. Brown" Why
not pursue the unobtrusive middle course
and follow the advice given by well-bred
French woman? She declared that an af-
firmative Yes" being in itself supposedly
an agreeable answer. needed nothing to ac-
companyits gracious acceptance of a prOpo-
sition. IT, however. you disagree with the
person advancing an opinion. or are decl.n-
ing some suggestion relative to thought or
action, the No must never be left abrupt
ly alone. A good rule is to let some polite,
perhaps trite,. phrase accompany either
the subject" Eyes. l shall be pleased to
accept your invitation" NO, think diff
ferently" No, | regret that cannot 60.
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parent chenille sleeve and real lace ruff1es
hanging in a graceful fall. bertha or the
same lace fitting smoothly round the oe-
colletage. For day wear with the skirt nave
an unlined blouse bodice held In place by
a boned and fitted corselet fastened with a
fancy buckle.
a further addition which could be worn
in the house or street alike is cross
over fichu trimmed either with fur or
ruchings of taffeta-
A sensational gown which trailed around
the salon was of white cloth with squares
of thick lace over flounce of moleskin.
The small sack bolero was of cloth. with
wide collar of lace inserted, with band of
this fashionable fur.
A hat. photographed at least dozen
times was a long turban with deep cur
tain of taffeta hanging all around the
brim. 1t was quite the ugliest thing in
the way of lat one ina CINE, though
it was the production of a celebrated MILL
ner. and as such was severely criticised
Adjustable Tails.
There is a talk among the authorities of
making the tails on basqued coats adjust
able. This alteration, as you see. does not
promise much for the popularity of the
new shape. Many of the coats have COL
lars of oriental embroidery in very bright
colors, such as scarlet. vivid green and
royal blue on light grounds These fancy
Httle Jackets are nnlShed with cord. braid
and silk tassels. The hackneyed galloons
of last year have given place to really ex-
qusite varieties. many of the expensive
new galloons being carried out in hand
embroideries.
Do not be too much enamored of the
button trimming. few handsome enam-
eled ones judiciously used on costume
are really smart, but haistone shower
of them is actually shoddy. The best
couturiereS are using them with dscrimi-
nation. and l think as the sea son advances
only beautiful specimens will be seem
At this time of the year we are all
interested in furs, and. on the whole
they will be even dearer than ever. The
woman who has Il sealskin coat will have
it converted into a iaunty little bolero.
There two styles the Partisan is favor
ing. One has wide cape falling below
the shoulders attached each side of
the opening with heavy cords and tassels
in paSSementerie and fur. The sleeves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21

PARIS, November T. 1909.
The autumn salon which took place in
the Petit palais on the Champs Elysees
was a great success. On vernissage or
vanishing day the crowd was limited to
artists and the smart set. Besides the
pictures, there exhibition of stat
uettes and objects of art. which proved a
charming addition to the usual collection.
1t difficult at times to turn from the
living pictures formed by groups of pic
turesquely gowned women to the framed
canvases on the wall Looking round this
fashion show of new autumn modes worn
by the Partisan. her chic and general
modiShnesS were once more brought home
to me. The secret of this evidently lies
IN finding out exactly what suits her and
in adapting what happens to be in vogue
to her own particular style This is doubt
less the reason WHY the French woman is
never homogeneous in the matter of
clothes.
The well-turned-out woman is not neces-
sariy the one with the most to spend on
her clothes. Many of the best gowned
women have the smallest allowances but
they are sensible enough to know Just
what is becoming to them and to stick to
It. Especially is this true of a onetone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
Tighten Labor When You Can.

Though never grudging a hard days
work where duty demands IT, there are
many ways by which can Tighten labor
and make our work less tiresome. For
instance when a big ironing has got to
be done what n comfort and relief ii is
to the feet to use cushion to stand on
during the doing of it. 1t can be made
up from an old quilt folded and covered
by a piece of carpet. Until it has been
tried no one can believe the rest it is to
tired feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
Try This for Insomnia.

One of the best and simplest cures for
insomnia Is said to be the odor OF raw
onions. They should be crushed to a pulp
in order to free all the juice. Smell this
substance for ten minutes after retiring
1t is said to quiet the most nervous per-
son and relax the most overwrought
nerves 1t is hardly pleasant, but Is said
tn ha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
The Final Dessert.

The fruit which is to serve as the final
dessert course may ornament the sldeboard
until the proper time for passing IL ar
rives. A simple arrangement is To pile the
fruit in pyramid shape on n large tray.
grapes of purple, green and pink; great
golden oranges, yellow pears red. green
and yellow bananas. Here and there tuck
ferns among the fruit. and all about the
edge of the tray well.
AS to the house Itself the fields and
woods are full of beautiful things which
lend themselves to decorat ting, and the wise
woman Will provide herself with branches
Of btter-Sweet, the red and orange of which
is not to be despised. She will also employ
autumn leaves, gathered in the autumn.
Neither will she forget the trailing black
berry vines, the evergreen fern or the great
ears of corn which should hang from man
tel and chandeliers or hanging lamps.
With these simple decorations carried out.
the memory of them will remain to those
who shared in the pleasure long after the
recollection of the menu has passed away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21

Mrs which may be fastened on a name
card, with an appropriate quotation. or
merely placed beside a plate on a paper
doiey.
To make flowers out of vegetables such
prosaic articles as beets. rutabagas, white
turnipS and carrots will be needed all of
which should be of medium size and per-
fectly clean. If the housewife will expert
ment she will be surprised at the results
For example, very natural Gala lilies can
be made from the white turnip using a
small portion of a carrot for the center
Beautiful roses may be made from beets,
and delicate tea roses may be closely inn
itated by using rutabagas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21

If an old-fashioned family dinner is "on'
have the board spread with spotless white
damask. An effective centerpiece for this
table is a low. oblong mound of yellow and
brownish chrysanthemumS interspersed
with green to relieve the heavy floral effect
In groups of twos around the mound are
placed candlestcSs covered with yellow silk
shades, thus forming Il square. In the
center of the bunch of chrysanthemums
rises candelabrum with several branches
which gives a trfie more height to the
decoration and lights up the flowers in
pretty manner. If one wants to be particu-
larly smart a single long-stemmed chrysan-
themum laid at each plate IS a charming
addition. OF course when humorous deco
rative scheme is required a grotesque pic
ture may be arrived at with jack o'lanterns
made of squash and pumpkins wreathed
with feathery green foliage. The ices may
also be in the form of this tricksy little
sprite.
The After Frolic.
The dinner having been arranged, now
for description of the frollc. which will be
a Puritan party" History does not tell
US that the pilgrim fathers ever allowed
any diversion of a festive nature to disturb
the staid tranquility of their lives. The
only affair we hear about is the inaugural
thanksgiving feast celebrating the first
fruits of the harvest in their New England
home. But I am sure the Puritan maidenS
and men. even Priscilla herself, must have
ENJOY ed GAINES anu Suou luileS ttdl tlle
stern old fathers knew not of. Anyway,
a costume party of this era in our day af
fords great scope for the picturesque both
in house decoration and in the costumes
worn by the guests
A society woman who Is to give 'Puri-
tan party" this year has had her invitations
written on cards which are inclosed in en-
velopes of birch bark fastened with mar
row strip of leather tied in a small bow.
If bark is not procurable use ordinary note
paper decorated with a picture of Miles
Standsh If the invitation is to be sent to a
man and of a Puritan maiden sitting at
guest hidden In one corner of the card
write in small script Costume a la Puri-
tan" AS the Indian played a conspicuous
part in affairs at that time, it would be well
70 invite him to the party. A Hiawatha or
Rain in the Face chief in all his war paint
would add greatly to the scenic effect
The hostess who is afraid Of dsarranging
her drawing room should not essay the pill
grim party, for clear wall space Is essen
tial and a thorough turning about of the
apartment is necessary.
The Forest Primeval.
The entire room should take on the ap-
pearance of a primeval forest, and this
Transformation is easy to accomplish with
the aid of tall plants. branches of trees and
autumnal foliage.
The first parts of the room to feel the
Transforming touch are the walls, which
are hung with green baiZe. A deep frieze
of autumn leaves is put in place with the
aid of long bonnet pins and small tackS
Tree branches and potted plants with a
few bright leaves scattered among the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21

are wide at the wrists and caught into
bands of fur ornamented with dangling
cords The Jacket blouscs both back and
front and is finished by waistband of
stitched taffeta which is hardly noticeable
The second model has wide pagoda sleeves
turned back with band of ermine This
white fur also forms Z, band round the
neck and faStenS with n handsome paSse-
menterie ornament either in blue and
black or black and green. This touch of
color in conjunction with the ermine
makes a very stunning effect on u seal
coat.
Fashionable Furs.
Everything in the fashionable fur line
is a la taupe this season. The much ex-
plotted petit girls of yesterday has met
it's Waterloo, and the moleskin now reigus.
'Vive la taupe," is the dernier cri It
is case of put a beggar on horseback
and see how he will ride The despised
little mole has ridden right into favor,
and mount is expensive, | can tell you
the coats ranging from $50 to very much
up" In this particular fur the sack
shapes are considered more elegant than
the bolerO. The most expensive coats are
trimmed with ermine or heavy embroidery
in a lighter shade than the fur and the
embroidery is manipulated into charming
hood effects drawn tightly about the Shout
ders. An artist has to construct this ca
puchin hood if it is to be a success. Chin
chilla will not be seen much this winter
but all the other furS are in evidence, in
Guiding the long-haired monkey, which has
been out of favor for some JIme.
The one objection to moleskin is that it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
High Crowned Hats.

In the matter of hats it is interesting to
note that higher crowns also begin to
make a tentative appearance after the fiat.
fatter --LATEST modes which we have ex-
plotted so long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21

Knitted silk stocking suspenders are TIL
latest fad for the smart girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
The Best.

There is a wide range Of prices, depending
on the style of cabinet work and Ornamental
tion but whether the price be the lowest OF
tho highest, the working quality of the machine
is the same and has been fully tested before
leaving the factory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13

zens of New-York His son Peter, who inner
tied nearly all his fortune followed his fathers
example Of investing his Accommodations in city
real estate. and his demise, having doubled
several times over the paternal heritage, be-
queathed it thus augmented to his children
Peter Hannah and Robert. Peter, who never
married left his real estate equally to his sur
viving brother, Robert. and to his sister, Han
nah, wife OF Thomas Gerry and mother or FL
bridge T. Gerry. This younger brother, Robert
Goelet was the grandfather of Miss May Goelet.
ogden in 1889 and died about twenty-five years
ago at his home in the old GOelet house at
broadway and Nineteenth-st, which, surround
ed by gardens filled with bright plumaged birds
and grazing cows, one of the landmarks
of the city and a constant object of interest 10
its inhabitants and of curiosity TO strangers
Robert Goelet who. like King Louis ANI oil
France was an amateur locksmith Of extraor-
binary skill. had two sons. Robert and ogden
who are both dead. Robert, the elder OF the
two married in 1879 Miss Harriet Louise var
rem of this city who survives him, as does also
his son. Robert Walton Goelet, the daughter
Beatrice Goeiet having died in New-fork about
two years ago ogden Goelet married IN 1919
Miss Mary Wilson, daughter of RichaTd 1.
Wilson. and succumbed to q pulmonary anec-
ton at Cowes some six years ago, leaving MS
large fortune to his widow and his two chill
dren Robert Goelet and Miss May Goeiet VINO
IS now about to become the Duchess OF Rox-
burghe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
TO LOOSE 1000 DEER.
BuckrOOd Park Cannot Support Its
Big Population.

In the valley of the Minisink. Penn, where
an old State post road winds as the Delaware
River winds about the rambling little hamlet OF
Shawnee, which antedates the American Revo-
luton, and beauties with homelike LONELINESS
a long stretch OF refreshing landscape, beneath
venerable maple trees, is Manawalamink, the
home of Charles c. Worthngton of New-York,
the owner of the now widely known lockwood
Park Hitler Mr.. Worthington invites his New
York and other friends to the enjoyment of
many an hour of healthful exercise and peace
full ease ManawaIamink is an ideal spot, so
quiet and serene that IL seems only Il visionary
turn backward in the flight of time TO when
the Leni Lenape Indians. of whom many traces
still remain peopled all the fertile wales and
rugged hills and held them as their own do
main.
The view on every eide is restful and charm
ing but away in the south and southwest, tow
ard and within echoing distance of the staIwart
peaks and abrupt slopes of the Delaware Water
Gan with the shinmeTing river running be-
tween, the sunset landscape is alike impressive
and inspiring in it's changeful and changing
panoramic eplendcr.
The house is an old one. finely built Of native
rock and stone. The original architecture has
undergone scarcely a change. except that
spacious two story porch and veranda in the
Colonial style have been added by the present
owner 10 it's dimensions, which comfortabl
and inviting, making three angles OF the
house a generous promenade wherein hamrnochs
swing lazily and stately chairs invite social
converse in cosey corners The original and
smaller part of the house built In 1927.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13

Continued on seventh page
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

It made them sluggish. and they advised me to tell Sir Thomas thatAI wouldn't race in anything but apollinaris. but I didn't like to do that. it would be so very expensive. and Sir Thomas is already spending seven or eight dollars a week on this business"
 You might have made 1t tea,'' said |. It :s reported that Sir Thomas has plenty of that on hand.''
 Tea makes me nervous, v she replied. Besides, the water over here seems to be good enough. I am having it analysed just as precaution. 1 know you are all good sportsmen over here, and wiil give us the fairest treatment you possibly can but one never can tell, There may be some evilly disposed. disgruntled individ- ual who will drug the water and put me out of the running. One bottle of rye poured into this Sandy Hook course would ruin my chances forever. for am a trifie light headed. and the mere scent of alcohol sends me staggering all over the place"
 Does the analysis so far as made show the presence of deleterious substances in the ocean?' I asked. eE
 Not so far this morning" she answer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

little racer gave me my conge.
 I've ordered a sixty knot breeze for this afternoon" she said. ito test my new crepe de Chine topsail, and inasmuch as 1t is about due must ask you to excuse have met you. If you want to illustrate your article with photographs. if you will let me know, I will go to town and give you a special pose. 1 have a lovely new suit of sails coming in next Saturday. made by Worth of Paris, from his very latest models. and I shall be only too happy to have photograph of myself in your paper looking my best, as certain ly shall do in this new outfit"
 Making a memorandum of this sugges- tion, l bade the Lady farewell and plunged into the sea to swim back to che Manunka Chunk, but, for some reason or other. that vessel had returned to town probably to get a doctor for the Cap tain, whose seasickness had grown mo- mentarily worse. So. fastening little motor engine. without which never travel at sea, to the soles of my shoes. turned over on my back and steamed slowly back to town, writing this story on a pad with a fountain pen as came. This may account for any little uneven ness in the style which the hypercritical reader may find in the work It is not easy to produce good literature under such conditions. especially in the summer time when the Sandy Hook boats swamp ev- erything in sight as they pass over the flats between Fort Hamilton and the Att lantic Highlands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

ed "But yesterday at this time it was 90 per cent. water, per- cent. salt and 6 per cent. of hofrid mixture of barrel slaves and ashes. The wind was N W. S. E. by P. D. Q.,tor in less technical terms. due seaward from Rockaway Beach. Today the reports indicate 95 per cent. water. ? per cent salt and only 3 per cent. of over-ripe bananas, which is not necessarily injurious to speed. I do hope. though, that on racing days we can get pure ocean-that Is. f per cent. water and per cent. salt for that is what I'm used to at home, and can't do my best by OPS of knot unless I have it." "
 Would Fence the Area.
 The little lady nervously scratched her bowsprit as she spoke, and I could see that she was deeply sincere in her obser- vati5ns on the condition of the course.
 tI really think the whole racing area should be fenced in for at least ten days before the races" she continued, merely as a precaution to prevent any possible tampering with the course; but, of course, it's too late to do that now. so there's no use talking about It."
 Well. there isn't any doubt, Miss sham rock that over here we want the best boat to win l said. thoughtlessly. had no idea she would take the remark the way she did.
 Thank you. very much" she said, de- murely. 'I appreciate your good wishes, and will do what can not to disappoint you.''
 ''In his note of introduction I ob- served hastily sir Thomas writes con- fidential postscript, telling you not to say anything about the electric pFopellers in your starboard gaff."
 Yes she answered naively. Che doesn't want that to get out. We haven | the scheme patented yet and somebody might get ahead of us If they knew the details, though as a matter of fact they are the simplest little things in the world. They're for use in drifting and really add 100 per cent. to the interest of a race. They are like ordinary propellers. and are fastened to a shaft running athwart my for'ard ribs six feet below the surface of the water. When attached to a little electric motor that l have concealed in my port bow they make at full speed 620 revolutions a minute and enable me to drift sixteen knots an hour without a sail set. But of course. inasmuch as Sir Thomas doesn't want me to mention them, I shan't.'
 . l deemed it wise to let the Lady con tinue without any interruption, so I held my tongue
 I'm rather surprised. she went on in a minute that he hasn't requested me to be quiet about the naphtha paddle wheel I've had built abaft the mainmast. It's movable apparatus that can be let
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
HUSBANDS WHIP THEM HOME
Naked Doukhobor Women Fanatics Start Another March to Search
 Eor IeSus

Winnipeg, Manitoba. Aug. 1O.-Ever since the Doukhobor outbreak, a year ago. when over 1000 fanatics started off on a pilgrimage in search of Jesus, only to be called to a halt by the mounted police, run into a corral and bundled off to their homes in closely guarded trains the religious excitement has been smouldering in the faraway villages of the colony of this strange Russian sect.
 Several times it has blazed forth in small crusades. but the presence of the police on guard and the growing in fiuence of the more enlightened of the Doukhobors have prevented repetition of a crusade of equal magnitude.
 About a week ago woman agitator named Sophia Storboloff managed to se- cure a following in one of the settle ments behind Swan river.
 The men were away at work in the fields some miles from their homes and in their absence she wrought up the wom- en to such a pitch that they all discard ed their clothing and prepared to follow her on a journey to Christ.
 Word was sent to the men at work and they followed the women to bring them back. Words were of no avail and re- sort was had to force. The men used the whips they had for their horses and oxen. and the naked ranks were soon broken and in homeward flight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
BY JOHN KENpRIcK BANGS.

Certainly" said Sir Thomas, when I asked him for note of introduction to the shapely little lady of the sea who has come over here in the hope of returning tsi her native land the crowned queen of the waters.rtsQf course you can call upon hel, and I'ilswrite the note that will se- cure for.s you your formal introduction into her soeiety.''
 Whereupcsie the genial sportsman sat him down and penned the following:
 "OnsBeard the Erin. August l. 1903
 My Dear Mistress Shamrock-This will introduces to you a distinguished friend of mine, whose name escapes me at the mo- ment, who wishes to have five minutes conversatioE with you on such live top- ics of huma# interest as The Open Door in TipperarS. The Influence of Chris tian Science Upon Modern Vaudeville. and The Psychology of the Pyramids. , Please tell the gentleman all you know upon these subjects and oblge, yours very faithfully. .r. T. Lipton. Bart
 ''P. s. 6onfdentiap-No a word about