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The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

A charming three-Quarter-length
loose coat in brownish yellow liberty
velvet is q cross between surplice
and a kimono shape. It is made in
one piece over-the shoulders. that is.
the sleeves are part OF the garment
proper. It has square yoke of heavy
lace and 10 opened down the back and
laid in inverted plaits. the space be-
tween the opening filled in with a
wide band Of Irish crochet mounted
on white satin. About the bottom is
a wide band OF the Irish crochet about
six inches deep. which is in turn
edged with three-inch band of sable.
The lace runs down the sides of the
front. as does also the fur. which is
finished by a full jabot of plated
mousseline de sole.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
GEN. LEW WALLACE FAILING.
Distinguished Soldier and Author
Thought to Be Nearing the End.

Members of the family. as well as
close, friends, deny the statement that
his trouble Is cancer of the stomach,
but the denials are couched in Ian
guage so ambiguous as to leave little
doubt that this Is the real trouble.
Gen. Wallace himself has apparently
given up hope of recovery and is
awaiting the end. Letters he has
written to friends within the past
month say this in SO many words
and few of the aged soldiers. COM
rades in arms, who have called upon
him lately have received the sam.
word from his own lips.
Capt. McGrew of Washington, ID.
c.. was a called at the Wallace home
in this city few weeks ago and to
the captain General Wallace said that
he did not expect to live through the
coming winter.
At the Wallace home 1t was learned
that while Gen. Wallace is not con-
fined to his bed his strength 10 fail
ing rapidly. To the question, is
Gen. Wallace suffering from cancer
Of the 1tomach?" no positive denial
was made.
All that was said was: mo. no; we
hope not. 1t seems to be merely an
aggravated case of chronic indiges-
ton that has grown more severe In
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

One OF the novelties of the season
in the way of an evening coat is cut
on the lines of mandarin's coat. rich
ly embroidered in colors and gold
thu cad and lined throughout with Chi
nese sable. This sable is even rarer
than the Russian fur and is less ex-
pensive. 1t has a very long nap and
is In two distinct colors, a rich mouse
gray near the pelt and cinnamon
brown at the tip. Among the newest
evening coats are those made of flow
cred satin5 and silks. They are quite
full around the skirts and profusely
decorated with lace and touches of
fur.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
FUNNY STORIES HURT TRADE.
Humorists Scare People from New
York's Famous Hotel.

Humorists Scare People from New
York's Famous Hotel.
The managers of the st. Regis
hotel. New York. complain that news
paper humorists are soaring people
away from the house with their
stories of the enormous expense Incl.
dent to living In the new hosiery.
Among the funny paragraphs printed
are these: Waiter. bring me a plate
of st. Regis ice cream. If 1t does not
cost more than $4l4." II regret that
we are all out of that, sir. The cheap
est thing is a chocolate eclaire. ac
$500 per half portion" You can live
nicely at the Hotel st. Regis for $780,
900 year. 1t is a caravansary whose
cachet will be so unmistakable that
none save those Of the largest means
and the most unmistakable social
will care to be among its
patrons. SO icy will be the reception
to Others"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

plaits at the lower edge. The model
is made of embroidered batiste, with a
band of heavy lace applique. but all
the pretty soft stuffs-silk. wool. cot
ton and linen-are equally appropri-
ate. The shirred yoke is much liked
and is always pretty when the figure
is slender. but VIXEN. as often is the
case In young girls. additional bulk
at the belt is to be avoided, the plain
yoke made of lace or Of other fancy
material is to be preferred.
The skirt is cut In one circular
piece. straight lengths of the material
being sewed together to give the nee
essary width. and when shirred is ar
ranged over the foundation that also
serves for the plain yoke when shir-
rings are not used.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 6h yards Fl
inches wide. yards 81 inches wide.
or az yards A inches wide. with Az
yards of applique and " yard Of all
over lace when yoke is used.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
LEARNED MUCH IN CHINA.
ceIestiais Taught New York Surgeon
Meaning Of contentment.

celestiais Taught New York Surgeon
Meaning Of contentment.
A New York surgeon. who has been
attached to a hospital in Soochow,
China, for some time. is home on a
brief visit. A friend asked him what
he had learned in China and the sur
geon replied: "Cheerfulness of mind
and stoical contentment. In New
York my chief trouble was trying to
forget that other men had more
money than I. No matter where
turned It was to be brought face to
face with the ostentatious display of
riches, and I tell you 1t was mighty
hard to be cheerful in my poverty.
Poverty. of course. is only compare
tive. In China it is easy to be cheer
full and poor, and no trouble at all to
feel contented. Since making the
intimate acquaintance of the Chinese
1 accept my lot in life with happy
philosophy and Indifference. l am
not tormented by unreasoning ambi-
tion and have forgotten the meaning
of envy"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
WHILE THE
TEA DREw3

Boero lines, to be at all modi. n.
must cling close to the figure.
One handsome black velvet gown
had applique of white kid for trim
ming.
Moleskin will certainly be worn BY
those who purchased garments thereof
last winter.
Broad bows Of pink and blue velvet.
covered with glittering sequins. are
shown for the hair.
A questionable fad is slender
watch chain encircling the waist and
suspending tho watch in front.
Silk belts that match the gown are
drapcd tight without buckle. delineat-
ing the suppleness of tho waist.
There was never more favorable
time to get out odd bits of old trim
ming and use them to good advan-
tage.
Narrow toes have broadened and
wide toes have narrowed and the com
promise is sensible and pleasing
width.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

This shirt waist will be found most
excellent for all the waistings Of the
season, cotton, linen. silk and wool
and Ia as smart as 1t is simple. besides
suiting stout figures well. there being
no greater mistake extant than the
theory that such are at their best in
plain waists. The wide tucks at the
front that give ample fullness below
the stitchings. ard the broad box plait
at the center. are both new and desir-
able. and combine most satisfactorily
with the plain back. The model is
made of chevfot. white with lines of
blue. and is worn with blue linen
stock. But this last can be anything
one may prefer. or can De omitted a.
together in favor of ribbon tied in n
big bow. although 1t really is admir-
able both for this special waist and as
a model for the odd ones of which
there can never be too many.
The waist is made with fronts and
back that are fitted by means of
shoulder and under-arm seams. and is
gathered at the waist line. the back
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Chicago man has combined a po-
liceman's club and revolver in one
weapon, and the combination is 20 ar
ranged that in his peaceful moments
close scrutiny alone would show the
officer to be armed with anything
other than the old-fashioned .iace.
The club, which is of ordinary appear
ance. comprises handle portion and
4 club portion, screwed together. The
handle carries a hammer or trigger
mechanism, and when desired the han.
die and club may be separated and a
revolver cylinder applied between
them. thus converting the mace into
a revolver.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

The Corday hat is pre-eminent'y
stylish. but thing of horror unless
worn by the right woman. hat of
this kind recently noted was of pale
blue chenille. with rufIles of pale blue
taffeta In the chenille crown large
squares were wrought by means OF
white strands woven in. Besides the
ruf1es turning downward outside. what
ought to have been the brim. the hat
boosted for its sole decoration few
pale blue roses-a creation of the mil
liners art, which was set on so care
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Velvet Ribbon Trimming.

A most modish trimming for tafeta
dresses is supplied by narrow velvet
ribbon. A chameleon silk, sheening
blue and crimson and berufiied from
head to foot. has each rufiie trimmed
with four rows Of crimson velvet rib
bon. the widest stripe half an inch
wide and the narrowest scarcely an
eighth. 1t is not permitted to put
these ribbon trimmings on by ma
chine. either; they must be painstak.
ingly put on by hand.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

A pretty fashion which has been
started of late is that of wearing cock
AIDES of colored velvet or ribbon. one
on the left side of the corsage rather
high up. and the other on the right
side at the waist line. They are large
and are generally of contrasting
color to that of the gown with which
they are worn. Rosettes of burnt or
ange velvet make an exceedingly pref
ty accompaniment to a smart after
neon gown of brown plisse chiffon.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Uncle Josh (after seeing urban
guest take the train)-Thet Teller may
know a heap about city ettyket. but
he wouldn't pass fer no Chestyheld In
these parts.
Uncle 'Lish-Wouldn't hey?
Uncle Josh-No, sir. Why. ne
stayed weth me three days an never
once proposed t go out an look at
my hawgs.-Judge.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
PROMINENT IN MANY LINES.
Youthful British Statesman Has Had
Active Career.

youthful BRUSH statesman f1ds Tao
Active Career.
William II. Grenfell. M. p, now
prominent as tariff reformer, has
played many parts, though still quite
a young man. He is the beau ideal
of British athleticism. having distin-
guished himself at cricket, as oars
man, as pedestrian, as mountain
climber and as hunter Of big game.
He has climbed the Alps. shot in the
Rockies and the Himalayas. swan
twice across Niagara and was stroke
of racing eight that crossed the
English channel. Politically. he has
boxed the compass. having begun as
private secretary to the late Sir Will
liam Vernon Harcourt. Now he is
not only tory, but an ardent ADDER.
eas of Joseph Chamberlain.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

If the sleeves are right, and spoiled IL
they're just little bit wrong.
Some of the prettiest of the sleeves
on the evening gowns are plain, tight
fitting to the elbow. where they fare
out prettily In two or three very full
rufiies of lace. A sleeve of little ruff
flies to the elbows, where the last ruff
file widens, is another extremely good
style.
Coat sleeves run from the plain
sleeve. with just little fullness at
the shoulder. to elaborate affairs,
trimmed up in all sorts of daring, un-
usual ways.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Misses Skirt with Shirred or Plain
Yoke.

Full skirts that fall in soft. graceful
folds appear to gain in favor day by
day and are peculiarly becoming to
young girls. This one can be gath
cred at the upper edge to form pun
shirrings. or once only and Joined to
a contrasting yoke, but in either case
the fullness is made to form box
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Its a strange thing to me-" began
Mrs. Stubb. an ominous frown rising
on her brow.
What's strange. Martha?" ventured
Mr.. Stubb.
why. when a man goes out to paint
the town red he never succeeds IN
painting anything but his nose
And Mr.. Stub said he thought ne
better go, as 1t looked like rain.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Brown have just discovered
what it is that destroys mans mem
DRY completely.
Green-What is it-alcohol or to-
bacco?
Brown-Neither; 1t is doing him
favor-Modern Society.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Patrick Keerwin of Seward, West
.moreland county, Pa, the oldest voter
an the United States, cast his twenty.
hrst presidential ballot for Parker
and Davis. He is LOT years months
and l day old and takes the same keen
interest in politics to-day as he did
fifty years years ago.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Mastie ratfeta and Lace.

Coats of light-colored as well as
black taffeta are among the smartest
of all wraps for little girls and are
in the lovely shade known as mastic,
trimmed with applique Of heavy ecru
lace and large dull gold buttons. but
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

there are many landings that are
equally good in style. Fancy braids
are many and oriental embroideries
are exceedingly handsome in quiet
tones. The coat is eminently simple
and is loose and ample. with big be-
coming collar at the neck. To make
1t for girl 10 years of age will be
required 8 yards of material 81. 81
yards A. or az yards So inches wide.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

after ALL remarked the man,
talk is cheap"
you will probably think other
WISE" rejoined the philosopher. after
you have had occasion to consult a
first-class lawyer"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Arraiqned in Advance.

Now, dear" said Mr.. Polkley, who
had just been accepted. when shall
speak to your father?'
you needn't bother" replied the
dear girl. PA said he'd speak to
you tomorrow If you didn't speak to
me tonight"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
About Wells,

In black and white there are many
arrangements.
In colors the dot invariably matches
the tint OF the veil.
Chenilles are the favorite, though
embroidered and velvet dots are seen.
Automobile wells are not now so
often seen gathered on small circu-
lar frame
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Point Of View,

She-"I think every woman is en-
titled to be considered mans equal"
He cher admirer)-"Well, If she is
willing to bring herself down to his
level l don't see why she shouldn't be
allowed to pose as his equal"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Circular-shaped skirts. cut bias. with
matched edges at the center of the
front. are quite smart for striped plaid
or checked materials. Checked mo-
hair looks particularly well when SO
developed.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Wrinkle About Portieres.

To prevent portieres catching under
meath the door when opened quickly,
screw a small ring (such as are used
for picture frames) into the center
of the door frame. to this fasten
blind cord sufficient TO reach to bot
tom of curtain. Put another ring in
the center of the door at the top,
thread the cord through and fasten to
the bottom of the curtain, and as the
door is opened so the curtain rises.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

The changes in this years styles
seem to concentrate on sleeves. Skirts
are growing wider. bodices more tight
ftting. but both these changes are
being brought about in gradual way.
INT the sleeves! A gown is made"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Marvin-Good gracious. Kerwin,
why don't you turn of the steam?
Your office is as hot as an oven.
Kerwin-Well, that's as it should
be. This. you now, is where make
my family's daily bread.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

81 hope, your honor" said the bad
man, that you will be lenient with
me. have number of people de-
pending on me for their daily bread"
"Relations?" queried the judge.
NO." answered the prisoner. Po-
licemen and detectives"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Hyker-"I played in great luck at
the races to-day"
Pyker-"So? Quit winner, en-"
Hyker-"No, but friend at the
track gave me car ticket, so didn't
have to walk home"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Anxious Mother-Nellie, dear, do
you think that young Higgins, who
has been calling on you twice a week
for some time, is matrimonially in
clined?
Pretty Daughter-Really don't
know what to think, mamma, dear
He has such a knack of keeping ono
in the dark.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Nell-Miss Passay says Mr.. Golden
proposed to her on Wednesday night,
but she didn't give him her answer
until Thursday.
Bell-If that's true, I'll bet he pro-
posed at 1859 p. m, and was ac-
copied at 1901 a. m.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Mrs. Neighbors-"Tm sorry to hear
that your husband Is III"
Mrs. Homer-"oh, I guess 1t isn't
anything serious"
Mrs. Neighbors-"What seems to be
the trouble?"
Mrs Homer-"He took a fancy to
new brand of health food and ate too
much Of it."
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

20 John" said Mrs. Bargen, look
ing up from her paper. who do You
think is dead?"
Good gracious. Poor Dumley;"
exclaimed her husband.
"Oh, no. What made you think
it was hep
81 met him yesterday and gave him
one of those cigars you gave me on
my birthday"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Diagnosis.

your trouble, madam" said the
physician, seems to be due to an ex-
cess of adipose tissue"
my goodness" exclaimed Mrs.
Plumpton. Il wonder If that isn't
what makes me so fat?"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Must Have Sometime Better.

Must Have Something Better.
Wife-The woman next door got
new gown yesterday.
Husband-Yes, and of course you
want one just like it.
Wife-Don't you believe 1t. Hers
only cost $25.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Howes-Talk about men being
changed by matrimony! The women
are Just as bad, II not worse.
Barnes-Think SO, Ell?
Howes-Yes, do. There's my
wife, for example. When was
counting her she believed everything
I told her. now she won't believe a
word I say.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Salvation With Food.

Fourteen-year-old Emma, who had
come home from her first days school.
ing in elementary physiology, was
questioned by her parents as to what
she had learned.
Papa" she complained, Il don't
think like physiology"
why not, my dear?
"Well, teacher was explaining d-
gestion to us to-day, and she said we
had to mix salvation with every
mouthful of food"-Harper's Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Clever.

Iimson never seems to be broke
ana yet he says be blows his money
risnt IN as fast as he gets it."
Yes-he's foxy; he blows 1t right
into the bapk!"-Detroit Free Press
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Making Sympathy.

she-Has your friend long been
bald? He looks SO young!
He (pathetically)-He was born so.
She (much NOVELETTE, poor
thing!-Lordon Tit-Bits.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Something IN q Name'
Customer-"Have you the Ell Flora
de Perfectorino cigar?"
Dealer-"No, sir: but we have the
celebrated Ypsilant Habana de Victor
Invincible brand"
Customer-"what do they retail
for?"
pealer-"Three for a nickel"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

For ceremonious gowns the most
popular colors are white. wine, mastic,
putty and chalk. and all of the new
silks and veilings may be found in
these shades.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Giving Him tointer.
Mrs. Neurich-How's my son get
tin along with his lessons?
Private Tutor-Very nicely. mad
am; although 1t is sometimes difficult
for him to catch an idea at times.
Mrs. Neurich-Well. I'd have you
know he don't have to catch 'em. We
can afford to buy him all the ideas
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
4 Much of a Prospect.

Not Much OF prospect.
Boy-Is dollar week all l am &c
get?
Superintendent - Oh, no; besides
vour salary. you will learn the busi-
ness.
Boy-And when learn the busi'
ness, do get more pay?
Superintendent-O dear. no. When
YOU are worth more we shall let you
90 and take another boy and let him
learn the business.-Boston IRAN
script.
Cead Easy.
Say, pop, how do parrots talk?'
"In pollysyllables. suppose"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Knows Nothing Of Slang.
Mr. Figgjam-Tommy, do you ever
use slang?
Tommy Figgjam-No. indeedy!
why. isn't no indeedy' slang?"
Sure nit. Who put that bug into
your coco?"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

seeking HeT HdHo.
"Sir." began the timid youth. as he
entered the ONCE, Il am in search
er-that Is, came to seek your
daughters hand"
well, 1t isn't anywhere in this VI
entity" interrupted the stern parent.
She's probably using 1t as a plano
thumper about this time of day.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Gussie-You may spurn me now
MISS Jhones, but remember that ]
may not always be stock brokers'
clerk.
MISS Jhones-No, that's just 1t. You
may lose your job at any time.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

An Impossible COMMUNICATIONS.
why has Mr.. Flipkins disappeared
from society,""
Lost his money" answered Miss
Cayenne. 1T is impossible to be lion
in society and a lamb in Wall street
both at once
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
To Pointa of View.

To Points Of View.
He-Your eyes remind me of bot.
tie of champagne.
She-And why. pray?
He-Because they sparkle SO.
She-You remind me OF the empty
bottle.
He-Whats the answer?
She-You don't pop.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

charitable old lady-But why do you
80 'ramping through the country like
this. my poor man?
The vagrant-Well, mum. the Ia
Is, I've heard that these ere Pullman
cars is rather stuffy.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

OuIte q OInercHt IUTHD.
Towne - What's young Kadlsy
worth? ..
Browne-About 80 cents.
Towne-Nonsense! he's got lots OF
money. ....-t
Browne-oh. yes: 100000 st
least. Why don't you say what you
mean?
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Verdict Comes More Slowly.
I'D rather bet on horse race than
on an auto race"
"Why?"
"You don't lose SO quickly"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

What Could Have DispIeased Herr.
1t was at the close Of the wedding
breakfast One of the guests arose.
and, glass in hand. said:
II drink 10 the health OF the bride
groom. May he see many days like
this"
The intention was good. but the
bride looked up as II something had
displeased her.-London Tit-Bits.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Millinery.

The hat scarf differs from the veil
In that 1t is wound about the hat.
never over the face. New scarfs are
OF lace in black. white and colors.
with embroidery in self color and
contrasting colors.
Ribbons of all descriptions are to
be used upon the new hats. Among
the new ribbons are the plaids, the
floral. the MORE and double-faced col
orings, satin and taffeta.
The high crowns will lead in the
large hats, the Directoire and the
Gainesborough being the most popu-
lar
The English round hat will bs .
favored hat this season.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Nov, children" said the pretty
Sunday school teacher. Goliath was
the champion of the Philistines. and
David was the champion of the Israel
ties. They had a great combat. in
which David overcame Goliath. Then
what do you suppose David did?"
went on the stoige. in counsel"
yelled little Larry textbook. who is
familiar with champions and their
ways.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23

Deadly Insult to the Landiady.
1.-The landlady is just hopping mad
at old man Sharp"
What is the trouble now?"
"Old man Sharp tasted the butter
yesterday and suddenly reached over
and handed the landlady two tickets
to the pure food show"
The Lamar register., 1904-11-23
Ambiguous Last Words.

Ambiguous Last Words.
De Style-What did your rich uncle
leave you when he died?
Misunderstanding.
De Style-Didn't he say anything
to you before he passed away?
Gunbusta-Yes; he said nothing
was too good for me.-Criterion.
A Promising Pupil.
Toni hear your sister Is studying
stenography.
Jack-Yes.
Tom-How is she progressing?
Jack-Oh, she is already able to de-
tect the errors in the instruction
books.