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GfrdIes and BELTS.

Mary K. L.: The high-boned girdie to
match the gown is the most fashionable
waist completion of the season. When worn
by tall, slender woman ii gives style to
the gown; on the other hand it is a most
unfortunate choice for women of natur-
ally short waistline or those inclined to
stoutness, for the numerous short lines ex-
aggerate every faulty curve of the waist
and hips. know myself should be the
watchword of every woman, and this is
only possible by faithfully studying the
mirror; at times its reflections will be any
thing but fiattering, and then the wise
woman will know her limitations. The
high girdle must be made with the utmost
care, and the fit and boning be faultless TO
insure that perfect adjustment essen
tial 10 good style. No set rule can be given
as to materials as its component parts are
almost invariably the same those of the
gown over which ii Is worn. girdle
made Of folds of black silk or ribbon, boned
to hold IL in correct shape. is useful to wear
with odd waists, but it should be remem-
bered that unless the waist is designed es-
pecially to be worn with high girdle it is
apt TO look just what il IS, and cause the
girdle to be uncomfOrtably snug worn over
the many gathers of the average blouse
waist
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New York Times.
There we're three of them, and they were
charming young things OF the matinee girl
variety They had bright eyes and rosy
cheeks. and they were all talking at once.
as is characteristic of their type. A Greek
florist poked a bunch OF violets under the
nose of the prettiest.
"Fina violet" he cooed. "Looka nice on
lady dress"
They are pretty" said the young thing.
How muchg'
The Greek smiled with courtly grace.
''To lCfely lady a-twenta cent"
Three for a-seventy-five III my lady say
so, said the Greek with humility.
The bargain was clinched. and the three
young things We're arranging the blossoms
among their furs when one. who had been
wearing a rather puzzled expression for
few minutes, suddenly said:
Ruth 1t oughtn't to have amounted 10
70 cents. Didn't he say 20 cents apiece?'
There was an awful silence while the
three young things iabOriously worked the
problem out in mental arithmetic. Then
Ruth, with her cheeks all aflame, turned
to the smiling Greek.
You've overcharged me-" she said. 1T
ought only to have been 90 cents"
But the Greeks smile only broadened.
1.-THE lady mazda her owna bargain he
said with a Chesterfieldian wave OF his
hand.
Which being quite true, the three young
things had nothing more to say: but some
how, quite suddenly, II were, all the
sweetness had gone from the flowers.
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An apple or two baked in the inside OF the
goose will absorb any rankness of oily
flavor.
To extract the juice from lemons easily
place them in a moderate oven for five min
utes before squeezing.
To make boots polish. rub with the inside
half a lemon, allow 20 dry. and black I'm the
usual way, when a brilliant polish Will be
at once obtained.
Burnt sugar is recommended as n deodo-
rizer. Sprinkle the sugar a few live
Goals on a shovel and leave In the room for
five minutes. Afterwards air the room.
Linen collars have returned 10 prominencs
and designers are turning out many tasteful
ideas in these dress accessories. Turnover
collars remain first in popularity-not the
little turnover muslin bands or dress protec-
tors which seem 20 be- rather going out OF
style, but starched linen turnover collars.
A little practice with candied fruit reveal,
endless combinations In cake decoration
Have plenty Of angelica on hand. for its
soft green works In admirably for stems and
leaves. One can make almost any simple
flower or fruit. Candied cherries rose
leaves, viOlets. etc. suggest the possibilities.
The fashion OF dining I'm public has pro-
duced I'm Paris an airy little mousseline
toque trimmed with gold and having either
an outstanding aigrette or n sweeping plume
This little chapeau Is worn 10 the theater
after dinner. kind OF Marie Stuart can 4.
also being worn by a few women 10 whom
IL is becoming
Dietary experts warn people especfaf,x
city jewellers. against the too constant use
Of artificial preparations and modifcations
OF food. For continued use these are IN
ferfor 10 ordinary foods cooked in the usual
way. II Is easier 10 Use cereals that REQUIRE
no cooking. or are prepared by merely poir-
Ing on boiling water; soups that need oniv
10 be diluted and heated. etc but I'm n ver,
short time the body suffers for larl =,
proper nourishment. II IS certain that ths
corner delicatessen shop Is responsible fo- I.
great many starved bodies Children es,a-
cially need solid food. hygieniceIlv cooked
They should be given the kind OF food thar
requires them 20 use their teeth
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Treatment of FrcckIes.

II. L. B.: OF all facial blemishes freck-
les are the most obstinate to cope with,
and are the bette nore of the professional
beauty specialist. well as the home prac-
titioner. Usually they are the remaining
links Of childhood, and will vanish with
increasing years. During their existence
eternal vigilance in the matter of diet nro-
lection from wind and sun, with freoilent
applications Of a mild acid lotion will ma
terially assist in keeping them in subiec-
ton. An excellent harmless lotion which
may be applied daily, and which is very eff
ncacious in ordinary cases. is composed of
one-half pint OF rosewater, one tabIespoon-
ful OF lemon Juice and half an ounce OF
powdered alum. Powerful bleaches are NOT
advisable in the hands OF amateurs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-10
The Art of Entertaining.

Social: AS the friends you desire to en-
terrain are about equally divided for and
against card playing, L would suggest that
you send invitations to those fond of whist,
asking them to an afternoon card party
Send cards for an afternoon tea at five
o'clock to those who do not play. Should
you invite them all for the afternoon and
attempt to provide two distinct forms of
amusement, which would clearly indicate "a
house divided against itself, it would occa-
sion considerable awkward comment and
more or less embarrassment. Further, the
novice should not be urged TO take part in a
card game unless entirely agreeable TO the
expert players, for the beginner is cha
grined at the blunder and the expert an
noyed. At a five-O' clock tea delicate sand
witches and cake are served informally to
the guests Do not attempt much in the
way of entertainment. 1t is best 10 conflne
music TO instrumental work and have but
little of it. Let the time be spent in social
goOdfellowship for the most perfect salts
faction to all
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Women Not Extravngant.

January Housekeeper.
The stories Of "woman's extravaganza
are as ancient and as senseless as the
''mother-in-law' joke. There are extrava-
CANT women and there are extravagant
men; but the women are not responsible for
the extravagant men, while the men are
responsible for women. Women. as a class,
not being wage-earners, have not the same
reason for approaching the value OF money
men. Husbands and fathers. as a rule.
are either very stingy or fail To let their
women folk know their real financial cOndi-
ton. In the first a woman naturally
attributes the doing out of money TO her
to pure selfishness OF lack of regard, and
takes a natural delight in extracting and
spending all she can; in the second case
she has no reason 10 think the man can
afford IT. or 10 realize that economy Is
the woman, who is 10 blame. The ma
jOrity of women are certainly not extraVa-
giant The reports show that there are more
women depOsitOrs In the savings banks than
men, and they are slower in Withdrawing
their savings; and the mans bargain
counter" joke, and with its odd cent price is
conclusive evidence OF woman's regard for
the penny. Every man knows that a wom-
an IS better and closer in making a bargain
than he Is. The woman's mind Ii cOnsti-
tuted To consider trifies that count in econ
omy. The average woman can get along
on less and make an appearance than the
average man can. / have never met a man
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is check or plaid in the goods itself though
this usually is of inconspicuous sort
Elbow room Is a-plenty in new sleeves
the fullness of whose puffs is undiminished
IL partakes. however. OF more or less of
perkiness. tending rather TO stand out stiffiy
than to drape softly. as il did but little
while ago. At the top. too. there is a gen
eral tendency TO provide fully for slope of
shoulder. In so much sleeves show more
OF uniformity than is discoverable elsewhere
in woman's attire. But below the line of
the elbow all is as varied as you please.
Finish about the wrist and lower arm runs
all the way from tight cuffs to filmy rufles.
and with each note In this scale there are
many admissible sorts. All the fashions
of the nineteenth century are drawn upon
for novel effects here.
The bolero has not been discarded bv
any means, but IN many OF its current forms
is hardly recognizable. Especially pretty
use is made OF IL in furs. where II looks
much like the bOlero OF old. but In silks and
velvets 1t is cut and trimmed pretty much
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there they flare away in all manner of
finish with plaits, gathers and shirring.
An inevitable outcome OF the stylishness
OF braids is the use OF these trimmings
IN set designs covering considerable areas.
This development is TO be regretted II is
a happy medium when employed judicious-
". but IL seems impossible TO keep dress
makers and tailors down 20 tasteful en-
ployment OF IT. II is not so many years
since. braids ran riot for several winters
upon tailor-mades. and only brought the
notion 20 an end when the braiding almost
hid the goods Of the stylish suit Nothing
OF that sort Is done as yet, for the demand
for an appearance of lghtness forbids. but
the braids are being used very freely. and
unless care Is taken they will be Overdone
before long. Shirred hounces are com
mon finish for skirts, and the width OF
them often is remarkably large. Two such
fiounces, with headings. viii all but cover
the dress material from hem 10 knee. and
yet such size Is considered quite correcr
Echo OF such trimming always is effected
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-10
When Baby Comes.

Young Mother: To announce the birth
of your little son have white cards two and
one-fourth inches long by one and one
fourth inches wide, bearing the little
mans" full name and date of birth. En-
graved cards are the best form. Attach
this card TO larger one bearing your own
name and address and day at home A
small hole through both cards is made at
the upper left-hand corner, through which
is run and tied dainty little bow of white
satin baby ribbon. The mothers name
on the card should be visible below the
lower edge OF the small card. Inclose On a
heavy white envelope the exact size of the
large card, and send by mail to those you
desire 10 receive.
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Harper's Weekly.

Harpers Weekly.
1t seems reasonable to suppose that there
may be as great need for women lawyers as
for women physicians. At any rate. we
may rest assured that the ordinary rules OF
demand will settle the question. II, in the
long run, woman is not needed at the bar
she will be unable 10 support herself in
practice. and hence will not continue We
may safely leave this for time 10 determine.
The recognition of woman's right TO prac-
tice law was the first advance. and al
though the fight to make this gain was
severe. the actual achievement was of less
Importance than the broader results which
necessarily followed. II is not possible TO
obtain accurate statistics. but IL seems GER
tain that less than $50 women throughout
the entire country have been admitted TO
the bar during the last twenty-five or thir-
ty years. The profession has done Justice
TO woman, and she has now the right in
most States to practice.
The admission of women to the bar, how
more Importance. II woman was to com
pete with man i'm this profession she must
have equal chances for legal study. and
this necessity ultimately procured the de-
sired privilege. Thus was accomplished a
most important advance in wOman's edu-
cation. The opportunity was given 70 OBJ
tain a training which Is especially valuable
for her general and broad development
AS far as education Is concerned, woman
is In the law TO stay, and the world will be
the better for it,
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out OF all semblance TO the original. though
the results are handsome enough as en-
Enlistment or accessory. Except for trim
mings of ermine. this is not a winter of fur
trimmed gowns. The exception is a big
one, however. for ermine certainly is stylish
ornamentation both for gowns and wraps
The gray furs, even the squirrel and mole.
so favored for some uses, are in little de-
mand Cor dress trimmings. the chief call,
aside from ermine. being for furs of posi-
tive darkness. Enough OF astrakan is seen
to suggest that it Is possible as a candi-
date to succeed mole in first place for next
winters peltry. For three successive win
tiers the newest fur has been gray; none Of
it very well suited to the average COM
pIexiOn. and it would seem as if the next
acceptance should be Clark.
New York, Jan. g.
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Winter Fashions for Women


on the bodices. though here the ornamental
ton may be on a much smaller scale.
Coats and wraps continue as a remarkably
varied showing. The fur coat is not so
much in evidence as ii has been during
each of the past few winters. Not but what
the fine fur coat is as valuable and stylish
a possession as ever, but in many cases the
sizeable neck fur Of this season stands for
the coat of previous years. Stoles are in
fine standing and are got up regard
less of cost, or may be had in reasonable
sorts. The artist puts here a squirrel stole.
trimmed with ermine and passementerie,
and a black velvet stole cape, trimmed
with black silk ruffies and heavy black
silk cord. Many fiat stole pieces of the
lighter sorts are worn as the country school
boy used to wear his tippet: one end hangs
down in front and the other passes over the
shoulder to bangle behind. Such the
old fashions up-tO-date women are taxi
ing up
Coats whose newness is unmistakable are
of novelty zibelines or kindred weaves.
Some of them unhandsome to
overbalance their up-tO-date touches and
not few others too striking attire
for quiet dresses, but coats of these ma
terials constitute one Of the many cur
tains handsome examples, too, models In
which newness and admirable taste are
blended The artist shows one of these, a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-10
What Women Want to Know

their size. If the thickness is the result of
some habit, stop il at once and In time the
lips may assume their normal shape. For
example, avoid any disposition toward con-
torting the lips in conversation; such man.
nerisms are unpleasant to witness and ruin
the contour of the chin and nose, as well
as the lips. Biting the lips, and especially
the upper lip with a sucking inward move
ment is a most common cause of diSfigure-
ment among adults well among chill
dren Most people quite unconscious of
the habit, which is often the result of nerv-
BUSINESS. Dab the lips with a little liquid
quinine TO act as reminder, and thus assist
in breaking the habit. Lips which are very
sensitive to wind and cold must be
anointed to prevent cracking, but do not use
a greasy lotion except when absolutely
necessary, and then rub on lightly. The
frequent application of salves, oils, etc,
thoroughly rubbed into the lips acts pre-
cisely like massage, building up the tissues.
thus producing undesirable size. An excel
lent lotion consists Of pure sweet cream or
equal parts of rosewater and glycerine, an
less you happen to be one of the people who
cannot use glycerine.
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Discouraging TO Original joker
Philadelphia Record.

1T must be very discouraginr 70 IN.
men who write comedy. and Especially -
the men who write the librettos OF the mn
steal comedies. 10 realize that the ola fo<S.
are the ones that invariably get the laugh !.
said the veteran theatergOer Il have fra-
quently observed this state of affairs 49,.
original humor that the author places IN
the mouths OF his characters never seems
TO appeal 10 an audience like tho n,oSs
grown jests that are evidently interoplafea
In fact. the older "A joke Is the more ,,,.i.
come IL seems 10 be I suppose it's ON 49,.
principle that old friends are best I a.
tended a performance the other exe,f,.
that was fun OF laughs. and most 81 th
lines were original; but the thing thae
struck the audience as being the funnieSt
DIT IN the snow was when the PRINCIPAL
time. makes grimace and SAYS. III go
just like your foot was asleep Then ths
people howled. and nearly fell out OF tha,e
seats from sheer force OF merrimcnf ~
Yet III venture to say the Joke IN N-o,, -
cal II joke. is at least twenfv-fix,a s,..,, ~
old. IL just goes 90 show that famfliars,
doesn't always breed Contempt
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| NJ |

gests the idea of a dainty room with soft
draperies and masses of nodding butter
cups and daisies, relieved with tender
greens To secure that tone so desirable in
a sleeping apartment plain side wallpaper
in a solid color is advised. The cool, misty
tone of delicate terre verte cast shade of
green would be pretty. Have the frieze and
ceiling in a greenish cream, running TO a
pure white picked out with green and gold.
Cover the floor with a green carpet, fig
ured with plenty of cream or golden
shades. or use fine japanese mating with
white ground figured in dull green, and
scatter it with a number of soft rugs in
harmonious cOlOrS to give warmth. Hang
ruffled curtains of dotted Swiss at the win
dows, mounted on small brass rods and
draped with white cords and tassels Up
holster the window seat with French Gre
tonne in green, gold and white, and mass
with dainty pillows, using art linens, plain,
figured stripes and embroidered, and hg-
ured silks. Edge some of the pillows with
ruffies of shaded green and yellow ribbons,
brocaded with tiny white daisies. Select
furniture of bird s-eye maple, and Go not
forget a pretty screen with panels or
shirred silk, for it will add much to the
artistic completion of the room, as well as
for use in shutting off chilling draughts.
To dress the bed, cover the French bolster
with buttercup-yellow silk, and cover this
with dotted Swiss; make the spread to
match, trimming generously with let-ln
bands of insertion. For the bureau, etc,
select covers of round thread. with white
hemstitched linen and embroider with
masses of golden blossoms. The table-cov-
er may be of figured cretonne, edged with
coarse white lace or embroidered linen.
The needed china should be in the prevail
ing white and gold, and the small toilet
articles Of ivory. silver-mounted.
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All garments of the kimono order have
the merit of grace, but this one possesses
a peculiar charm and includes the flowing
sleeves made in deep points, which are al
ways admirable. The model is made OF
cream flannel with bands of Powered rib
bon edged with pink. but all materials used
The negligee is simplicity itself and Is
shaped by means of shoulder, under-arm
and center back seams. The neck and front
edges are finished with a shaped band. but
those of the sleeves are simply faced. To
make the kimono in the medium size
yards q or 80 inches wide or AZ yards A
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-10
WOMAN LEADS KICKAPOOS.
WapahOkO Only Woman Chief Who

Promises TO Become Famous.
South McAlster 90. IT, Special TO st.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
The withdrawal of the Kickapoo Indians
from Oklahoma TO go to old Mexico has
aroused a great deal of interest in the
Southwest There are three interesting
facts In the hegira.
One of these is that the tribe is led in this
interesting pilgrimage by a woman. She is
Wapahoko, their chief. forceful charac-
ter enjoying the distinction of being the
only female Indian chief in history.
The second interesting fact is that this is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-10

ID in garnet and
ruby shades is com
ing into marked
favor. and there is
promise for spring
of an abundance Of
pinks. Blue, how
ever. would seem to
be the most stylish
OF colors, and its
vo gue for next
spring is assured. 1t
is being offered in
many shades. The
current very strik-
ing light blues are a
bit on the wane,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-10
Thick Lips and Nervousness.

Eloise: 1 know of no remedy for reduc-
ing constitutionally thick lips. All that can
be done is to keep them smooth, and avoid
doing anything that may increase
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-fNN ANAh AllDADe
IL is perhaps only natural that the young
men who attend the various fashionable
functions should feel somewhat self-sufi-
cient. for they certainly fill a very i'm
portant part in the social system. A fash
ionable girl naturally breads being a wall
flower, and to insure the popularity that
she covets she dispenses her favors in "A
ballroom TO every man Unfortunately. IL
is not a personal matter at ali. although
the latter naturally feels that the hattering
attention he receives is an individual COM
pliment. and his gracious reception by the
matrOns who entertain an especial compli-
ment. Poor, deluded young man! IL he
only knew the truth
Yes, L have a partner for the cotillion
at the Us" said debutante recently land
supper partner. too. so l feel perfectly
comfortable. To be sure they are not very
interesting, she continued frankly, but I
really do not care much who my partners
are for the sensation of peace ard self-con-
ndence that L feel on entering a ballroom
when / know that / am all provided for
is more to me than any mans personality
could possibly be-
"All men have their uses. find" drawled
a pretty woman. II divide them into class
es, the ballroom men, the dinner men, the
house party men. and on. / simply ex-
pect nothing from my dinner men at a
dance. They are utterly useless: sometimes
they will go and look bored. but they are
perfectly Indispensable. and they never by
any chance secure partners beforehand be-
cause they mightnt want To stay. The
ballroom class therefore. is Indispensable
TO society. OF course. you girls must take
what you can get, and / always notice that
the young women who are overparticular
generally drop out of general society after
q season.
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Ian questions pertaining to subjects on which
women desire information, religious subjects
excepted will be answered in this column.
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Rs. W. b. Ut is a happy combi-
nation of circumstances that
your daughters class colors are
white and gold, and that she is
fond of wild flowers. for il sug-
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inches wide will be required. with 614 yards
of ribbon or rs yards of silk for bands. A
May Manton pattern, No. 1919, sizes small
medium and large, will be mailed TO any ad-
dress by the fashion department of this
paper on receipt of ten cents.
PATTERN COUPON.
For patterns of garment illustrated above
send 10 cents tcoin stamps.)
Cut out illistra ton and inclose IL in letter.
Write your name and address distinctly and
| state number and size wanted Address
Pattern Dept, The Journal,
Indianapolis, Ind
Allow one week for return Of pattern.