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LADIES WHO SEINE
TIE QUEEN.
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ladies Of the bedchamber are women
of great social gifts and charm, and
are rather the queens friends than her
servants.
The duties are both light and pleas
ant, involving residence at court
rarely exceeding six weeks. which Is
made as agreeable to them as posi-
BILE. whether amid the ceremonial OF
Windsor and Buckingham palace or In
the peaceful environment Of Balmoral.
All their expenses. except those OF
dress, are borne by the queen. AID,
as the ladies are usually chosen from
those who are not too literally pro-
vided for. the salary is very COM
Portable addition to their private
means.
The two extra ladies OF the bed
chamber are usually peeresses whose
days Of active service are practically
over. and whose reward is a sinecure
Office with an acceptable salary at
tached. The two extra ladies of Queen
Alexandra are much older than aer
majesty, and we're among her earliest
friends and attendants when she first
came to us radiant bride from Ge-
yond the seas"
OF the four bedchamber women the
most notable Is Hon. Charlotte Knoll
lys, the daughter of Lord Knollys, who
for many years has been an intimate
and highly-trusted companion Of the
queen. Unlike the other ladies, Miss
Knollys Is in constant attendance on
her majesty. acts as her amanuensis
and is Indispensable in hundred
ways.
OF the maids of honor there are
four, all beautiful and gifted. and in
every way charming. Two Of them
are the lovely twin daughters Of che
late Lord Vivian, to whom the queen
is greatly attached. They are always.
when possible, in attendance together.
and by the queens wish dress exact
| ly alike. A very gifted young lady
! is Hon. Mary Dyke, daughter Of Sin
William Hart Dyke, whose musical
skill and sunny gayety are highly val.
ued by the queen; and Hon. Sylvia
Edwardes, who was favorite oil
Queen Victoria, Is almost equally
! clever and charming.
To the maids of honor falls the
agreeable duty of acting in turn as The
queens companions; they read. sing
and play co her, and generally enter
tain her They freqently accompany
her on drives and walks, share heI
hobbies. from fancy work to photog.
raphy, and, in short. fulfill their mis-.
sion in life by being pretty, amiabie
helpful and amusing. The lot of thu
maids of honor Is indeed an enviabls
one, for when they marry they receive
the welcome dover Of $1,000, they are
entitled to the description OF "honor.
able" for the rest Of their lives, are
practically assured of a suite of roomi
at Hampton court and a probable
place in the royal household for theil
husbands.
Indeed, apart from the great honor
the profit and pleasure of being one o.
the queens ladies'" they are aiway
assured of the royal favor and every.
thing that 1t means In the way of un.
failing kindness and consideration
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charming homo dinner gowns. tea
gowns. empire frocks. etc. Sashes.
sleeves. fichus. underslips. can all be
bought ready-made and really cheaper
than one can make them at home. II
carefully adjusted. these look delightful.
You cannot make glace petticoats rs
cheaply ~ you can buy them. neither can
you 30 skilfully manipulate under
sleeves. the belt or the sash. but once
you have collected al these things you
have only to put them on with great
care 10 get q very excellent effect.
There are many lovely embroideries.
particularly In gold and silver. but these
must be bought with discretion. A
great deal of money can be wasted in this
way. and good frock ruined by inferior
accessories. The study OF dress is a very
difficult subject now. even for the rich.
while ordinary folk have much to grum-
BILE about.
The difficulty OF walking In the new
wide, afternoon skirt Is certainly great,
but at the same time you must remem-
Der that you can walk in the morning
about town In the smart trotteuse skirt,
while In the country you can wear II
continuously. That is an improvement
on the long, serpent-like skirts of two
or three seasons ago.
The smartest morning or street cos
tune to my mind is the one that shows
variety Of tones of one color. For
instance. let us take the peculiar wine
color. The darker shade might form
the foundation of the cloth frock,
| which Is trimmed with taffeta or vel
vet ruchings of brighter shade Then
still another shade Is introduced into
the inner vest. Any idea of heaviness
is dismissed by a charmingly light
cravat of lace, or crepe de chine. The
hat can take bright tone. with the
inevitable trimming of fiat braid and a
touch of gold or oxidized silver, and
perhaps an aigrette to correspond.
l am glad to say that the craze for
birds is fast dying out, although I
think good deal of sentimental non
sense has been talked in connection
with this subject. People think moth
ing of breeding pheasants for slaugh-
ter purposes-or food. II you like-and
then are very upset at seeing some of
their breasts or wings utilized for out
ward adornment.
But probably the idea of birds and
feathers as trimming is disliked by
many people as suggestive of savagery,
and associated with tar, blue paint and
feathers!
At any rate, there Is nothing really
pretty about the majority of decora-
tive birds as placed at all sorts of odd
angles on fat plate-shaped hats Big.
soft rosettes and cockades of silk and
silver are infinitely smarter on the mil
Hnery of the hour.
here is no need to wear heavy fur
toques this year. The milliners have
thought out charming idea The
crown is composed Of ehiffon-velours.
while for the brim one of the new fur
pushes Is used. This comes less ex-
pensive than fur. and looks exceeding
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{ Is clear that she has exceptional
qualifications for her high office.
The mistress Of the robes Is chief
II all the queens ladies and brilliant
md imposing figure at all state cere-
nonials, while, in addition to the man
fold duties of her position, she en-
soys the doubtful privilege of giving a
,tate dinner on the evening of the
opening of parliament. and Of being
attired in black when in attendance at
.ourt.
Next in Importance to the mistress
Of the robes come the four ladies of
the bedchamber, who are rarely of less
rank than that of countess. Unlike
the mistress Of the robes, whose ap-
continent is political, these ladies are
appointed by the queen. and are usual
" either personal and dear friends or
the wives or daughters Of disti1-
guished men who have established q
claim to royal gratitude.
The countess Of Antrim, for in
uance, was the daughter Of the late
Gerald Grey, an old and dear friend
If Queen Victoria, and Lady Gosford
. daughter of the duchess of Man
chester, one of the most intimate
friends of the royal family. All four
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Oad Cries Heard I'm Ca,ro.

In oriental countries the recklessnes
of drivers Of vehicles and their disre
gard for foot passengers is very md ked
but in Cairo they have series of curl
Gus cries with which they warn foot
man. They specify the particular par
of his anatomy which is In danger, a
thus: Look out for thy left shin, {
uncle" Boy. have care for the littl
toe on thy right foot" 80, blind began
look out for thy staff" And the bin,
beggar. feeling his way with the stat
in his right hand. at once obedientf
turns to the left. 80, Frankish woman
look out for thy left foot" 20, burden
bearer. thy load is In danger" 20. waite
carrier. look out for the tail-end Of tn.
pigskin water bottle"
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DINNER GOWN IN LIBERTY SATIN.
one shaded feather.
I have seen a charming toque of
mink in the turban shape The ban
deau under the brim was of wine-col-
ored velvet, and crushed roses of the
same shade. Round the crown was a
ruching of velvet, and at the side were
three rather small plumes.
There is no doubt about 1t that wine
color and mink or sable are beautiful
mixtures and give CHEEKY touch of
color to the somberness of autumn
days.
Brown has been tremendously used
in Paris. For morning wear brown felt
round hats are de rigueur, tilted over
the eyes by a raised bandeau, and
trimmed with clusters of autumnaI
leaves and berries resting on the Golf
fure, and also round the crown.
A mixture Of royal blue and white
is also popular in Paris. A charming
three-cornered white beaver hat had
strappings of blue velvet caught by
fancy filigree buttons. 1t is curious
that royal blue should die SO hard in
Paris 1t was a favorite color last win
| ter, and still holds its own. White, too,
is always popular in the winter with
dark furs. OF course. it is extravagant
| to wear, but nothing looks SO well.
White corduroy velvets are perfectly
lovely, and will be a leading feature of
the early Monte Carlo fashions. They
are softened with lace and panne trim
| mings, and worn with stoles OF sable
or mink and brown hat I must say
that with light dresses, think dark
| hats are preferable.
The 1880 bonnet is daily gaining pop
ularity and will continue to do so un-
! til the spring arrives and we put away
our winter garments of fur and velvet.
ELLEN OSMONDE.
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TT is the privilege of queen to be
ministered to by ladies in whose
veins flows some of the nobiest
Hood among her subjects; and when.
s in Queen Alexandra's case, she eau
all each aristocratic servitor a per-
onal and devoted friend, bound TO her
much by ties of affection as Of 10y
lty, she is indeed to be envied.
There is perhaps no greater lady In
IL the peerage than the duchess Of
Duccleuch. who is proud to be mistress
# the robes to her majesty. The
laughter. sister, wife and aunt Of
iukes. she has every qualification for
Ter office which exalted rank can give
yer; and when we add to this that
he is tall, stately and handsome, q
queen of society and a woman of rare
harm and many gifts, and that she
sas an intimate friend of our late
iueen. as she is of Queen Alexandra,
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srg little garments. Il have puzzled
over the directions given in art books for
the English method and the American
method, and they all seem to me hope
iessly complicated"
1T felt that way myself at first" said
the friend who had suggested the smock-
ing of some new aprons. Il puzzled over
the different directions In vain, and
dnally gaveit up. One day, however. !
sat down with bit of cambria and some
linen floss; and invented method Of my
own, which was perfectly simple and
worked satisfactorily. I will try to ex-
plain It to you. I drst creased my mus
tin In vertical lines about third Of an
Inch apart. then. beginning on the left
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aud have day as well as an evening
bodice.
Very few of us want two velvet or
panne dresses at once but such skirt
with two bodices is extremely useful, and
unless of a striking color, no one real
ICES that the smart skirt does duty on so
many occasions. Most Of these velvet
frocks have good deal of real lace on
the bodice-destined for day wear-as
we'll as on the evening blouse.
This is, without doubt. most gor-
geous season as far as fashions are con-
cerned, and the wearing Of lace has come
more than ever into vogue with the re-
vival of the 1880 modes. Imitation laces
are being dyed blue. brown, gray or
what you will, and these for the newest
ball gowns of the moment.
Bright royal-blue is much en- evideL &c,
and so are brown and gray. These dyed
laces have shades of white or cream left
in them. and although it does not sound
particularly attractive. 1 assure you in
reality an all-brown or all-blue frock is
charming. Of course, these laces are
mixed with light fabrics such as chiffon,
chiffon wolfe, and anything of gauze-
like texture.
I do not think enough attention is
given among new fashions to spotted
taffetas. There is something to my mind
deliciously quaint as we'll as useful about
| shot taffetas spotted with black velvet.
| OF course, they are not cheap (nothing
is this SEASON. in the first place, but
/ such a gown does duty on so many oc-
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asions. OF course, they must be made
ip in old-fashioned style with gaugings
and ruchings, and with the new wide
bands they are adorable. ~
Now few words as to those bands
the real, old-fashioned Marie Antoinette
belts. They are shaped. padded. and
fitted like pair of eorsets. SO do not
imagine they can be made by any but
an expert
Ready-made robes can be turned into
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THE WINTER MODES
Pretty Garments Dame Fashion Pre-.
scribes for Feminine Wearers.
THE C0LoRS AND MATERIALS
Two Bodices for One skirt Offers .
Method Of Ecouomy-Costumes and
Hats for Various Purposes-Oth-
er seasonable Gossip.

He only prospect l can see
of economy in the gorgeous
fashions of the hour con-
sists of having two bodices
for one skirt. And II is
good news for the would
be well-dressed woman on
a limited income that the
eading. couturieres are
making this q feature of the
winter modes, for the same
-abrics are suitable for day
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A Question of Cleverne..

$50 you have bought the pictures
that artist was showing your"
Yes" answered Mrs. Cumrox. "He's
very clever man"
ooh, don't know that 1t took so
much cleverness. Most anybody can
sell my husband things nowadays"
Washington Star
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A Glorious Victory.

Mrs. DeStyle-I've got ahead OF Mrs.
DeFashion at last.
Husband-How?
Mrs. DeStyle-At Mrs. DeFashion's
asst party, two of the guests tainted;
put at my grand reception last night
the crush was so great six of the ladies
had to be carried out and one had to
have a doctor.-N. Y. Weekly.
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True beauty culture.

Don't think it enough to be a beauty
In order to approach perfection q WON
an should try to improve herself MOI
ally and Intellectually. as well q
physically.
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An Unfortunate Interruption.

81 think" she complained. that Ar
hur would have proposed to me last
hight If you hadn't come In the parlor
ust when you did"
What reason have you for believing
hat?" her mother anxiously returned.
"He had just taken both Of my hands
his. He had never held more than
me of them at time before. Chi
ago Record-Herald.
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What He Meant.

''The ills that are easiest 10 bear,
aid the philosopher, care"
81 know. know" interrupted the
riend. you mean to say that. when
rou get right down to 1t. the ills that
Ire the easiest to bear are the real.
ather than the imaginary ones that
,eem SO great"
ION the contrary, I mean that the
lis that are easiest to bear are the ills
If other people. Chicago Post
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and evening wear alike. When one con-
templates really smart toilettes one
realizes that the wide full skirt of the
moment is the chief feature. If we have
paid big price for this skirt of beauti-
tul fabric it is wise to spend little more
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Comforting Conviction.

Bessie-What! Don't you ever take
I'D any collections for the neathen al
FOUR church?
Kitty-No; we never have any
aeathens at our church.-Chicago Tri-
ouue
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An Matter OF pom.

Mother-If you hadn't encouraged the
young man he wouldn't have kissed you
Daughter-O! mother. ! told him to
go away.
Mother-You did?
Daughter-Yes. said. now. you go
way" every time.-Philadelphia Press.
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NeaehAorlH

''Good morning. Mira. Smith: cam
to make neighboriy call"
Indeed! What do you want 70 bon
ROW. Chicago American.
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wanted to See the S.ork.

Nurse-Tommy. dear. do you want to
.or.e with me and see the sweet little
lister q stork has left for you?
Tpmmy-Naw. don't want to see
!. sister-I want to see the stork.-
Town TopicA
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Little Bo-Peep-Say, Tige. I've lost
may sheep again. Haven't seen any
thing of 'em. Have you?
Tige-Why, yes. did see couple
while l was at dinner. They must be
somewhere round here now, but cant
lay my hand on 'em just this minute
N. Y. Sun.
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Ought to BE.

Il don't understand" remarked
Smithers, what Peary wants to be al
ways going after the north pole for
1t must cost a lot to live up there.
'Tt does. generally speaking" replied
Smuthers, ''but just think how cheap
ice must be!"-Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune
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anhfIa Rexenre.

Kate-I never liked my brother-in-
law.
Laura-Why don't you knit him q
necktie for a Christmas PRESENT.
somerviIle Journal
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THE ART OF SHOCKING.
Mother who Has Mastered 1t Need
Never Worry About Trimmings
for Children's FrOcks.

Smoking is one Of the prettiest dec
orations possible for children's frocks
and aprons, and is equally appropriate
Tor cotton suits and shirts for women,
as il launders beautifully and lasts for
ever"
But it is so difficult to learn how to
20 it," said the mother of youthful
family. who took great pleasure in max
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A Fair Question.

She-You say you love met
Hewitt my whole soul.
And are anxious only for my happi-
ness2'
"No words could be truer.'
Then don't you think you ought to
stop calling so often, and give some
man with income enough to live on .
chance to see me alone once in awhile7"
IN. z. Weekly.
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Caller (who has been waxing tunny)-
And-haw-are you the new maid?
Pert Servant-Well-I amt no old
maid. hopefully Sloper.
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OF Course.

John, think you're horrid You
never used to be like this before We
were married"
well. doesn't that prove that It,
all your fault ?"-Chicago American.
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Young Hopeful (who has had one q
fathers coats ''cut down" for him)-
Can I take this coat of, mother? / fee
so lonely In it.-Boston Globe.
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The Sweet Maid-It must be awfully
dangerous to go up In an airshfp.
The Inventor-Not half as dangerous
Is coming down.-Chicago Chronicle.
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Very DRINK.

Magistrate-How do you know this
gentleman was drunk when you ar.
rested him?
Policeman-He was talking about his
wife. and he said she didn't care what
sort Of dresses she had so long as she
was comfortable, and she didn't get
mad about the furniture when the
neighbors had better. and she didn't
care for a fine house. and didn't want
carriage, and she would rather do her
own housework than bother with ser
vants.-N. Y. Weekly.
Permanent Cure Elected.
Bacon-You used to eat pie every
morning for your breakfast?
Hub-YeS.
'But you don't now?"
, mo"
When did you Quit?"
when married"
when your wife asked you Co
quit?"
mo; when she began making the
pies."-Yonkers Statesman.
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Twaa Ever Tina,

Twas Ever Thus.
Alas! mans cup Of sorrow
Is ever filled with woe;
When the ice man disappears
The coal man gets his dough.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
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AHnOyfur.

Layzee-My wife isn't exactly an an
archist, but she annoyed me this morn
ing with one of her incendiar1
speeches.
Jenks-You don't say so?
Layzee-Yes. she said: Henry. yv
up this minute and make the dre
Philadelphia Ledger.
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eHt SuCc00o.
He-Do you suppose their mars~
life Is q happy one?
She-Why, Of course It Is. Heven,
they had the same cook now Tor ors, :
yearf-syraeuse Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-27
MARRIED..
Breiske- Borchardt.

At ST. Mary's Catholic church this
morning at $3.50 o'clock was solemniZed
the marriage of Miss Carrie X. Bor-
chardt and Mr.. BARNARD j. Breiske
the latter of Lacrosse, Wis. In the
presence of about thirty guests. chosen
from among the more intimate friends
and relatives of the young people, Very
Rev. F. NJ. Lehman performed the cere
mony. Mr.. Frank Borchardt, brother
OF the bride, and Miss Rose Scheduling.
were bridesmaid and groomsman. At
ter the ceremony the wedding party
went to the home of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Borchardt, 700
South Center street. where wedding
breakfast was served Mrs. Breiske is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Borchardt and has resided in this city
for number of years. Her husband is
Inspector of bridge masonry for the
Northwestern, with his present head
quarters at Sioux City. They Will leave
for that place this evening. and viii
make their home there while Mr..
Breiske is in this part of the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-27
TRADE WAR IN CANADA.
Increase of Duties on German Imports
Contemplated.

Washington, May 27.-The recent
movement in Canada to increase duties
on German imports in retaliation for
measures which Germany adopted
against Canadian foodstuffs in 1898 is
causing much uneasiness in Germany.
and has resulted in official advices from
Consul Harris at Eibenstock. Coming
in the footsteps Of the Bloomfountaina
conference in South Africa which de
clared for preferential tariff in favor
of British goods, it shows that it vii.
be no easy matter for Germany to con-
clude commercial treaties on the basis
of the tariff law passed by the reich
stag last winter.
Germany has always regarded tn
British colonies, especially Canada.
Australia and South Africa, as territor
les commercially independent of Great
Britain. and has persistently opposed
the right Of an English colony to adopt
a preferential tariff, in favor of the
mother country. Insisting upon the fav
ored nations clause. The feeling in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-27
PORTER RESIGNS
Iowa Central Local Freight Agent S.
H. Porter Has rendered His Resis-
nation-Future Plans are Uncertain.

Local Freight Agent S. Fl. Porter, of
the Iowa Central, has forwarded his
resignatio to Superintendent ]. A.
Davis, at Oskaloosa, to take effect as
soon as possible. His successor is not
known, and it is believed no one has
as yet been chosen. altho it is thought
the transfer will be made in d coupl.
Of weeks or so.
Mr.. Porter. when seen this morning,
said conditions We're not quite satisfac-
tory to him here. and in view of the
fact that he has offers of positions both
in Minneapolis and St Paul, also other
places on the line, he thought it best TO
resign He will leave with his family
as soon as relieved and will visit for a
couple of months in Minnea polls and
South Dakota. His future plans will
probably not be made known until his
return. Mr. Porter was formerly agent
at New Sharon, coming from that sta
don to this city last August TO succee1
r. I. WATSON. His work has proved
satisfactory, and during his several
months residence here he has made a
number of friends among the business
men of the city.