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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-11-03
DOLLY'S
DILEMMA
BY Catherine JeWett
Copyright, 1902, by
Catherine JeWett

iOM my youth up I took nat
urally to the science of math-
ematics. Even as a little
child 81 did my sums" with
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faint no use to sit down and whine.
When no fish get tangled in your line;
Bate your hook with humble bee,
And keep on taking Rocky Noun
tain Lea. G. A. Jack.
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Recominr CoIora.

Not one woman in ten realizes the
Importance of ascertaining and making
a careful study of the one particular
color most becoming to her and of al
ways having a touch of it introduced
in some part of her dress.
The auburn haired woman looks best
in brown shading into the tones of her
hair or in rich dark green's.
The yellow haired girl can wear red
The greens. too, are delightful on her,
also certain yellows and black. White
is less becoming, but she must be bril-
liant in complexion or else most deli
cate as to tints to wear grays and blues
to advantage. Blues particularly the
pale and cold blues, are best adapted
to brunettes.
The woman whose hair is a dull
brown and whose complexion and eyes
lack brilliancy may still be most at
tractive, but she should avoid bright
hued or glittering hats. Dull browns.
neither yellowish nor reddish, should be
selected. Avoid the satin straws. Take
the dull finish.
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The New Stocks.

Stocks have lowered little this win
ter not only on the floor of the stock
exchanges, but round the necks of the
women who deal in them. The new
ones are only moderately low and do
not suggest the narrow band of the
summer. Colonial times seem to have
been the period which has influenced
the new designs. We have now almost
exact reproductions of the stocks worn
by the Revolutionary heroes. the same
plated neckband and flowing fall of
null. lace or sometimes both
So long and pretentious are many of
these stocks that the shirt waist worn
with them will of necessity be almost
plain. Long pendants hang quite to
the waist from a folded neckband, and
in some Stocks these pendants are three
or four in number. Chiffon and lace
go in the winter stocks construction,
and a fur neck piece to be worn In the
house is quite the smartest develop
ment. A band of fur encircles the neck,
with a long stole end hanging in front.
A battlemented deep collar trimmed
round with narrow lace is dainty neck
fixing. If three cornered end Of silk
reaching from neck to waist is finely
plated and hung from a band of plated
silk one of the newest stocks of the sea-
son is the result.
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sweeping shaded green plume was the
hat designed for this toilet.
The signs of the times at the Maison
Beers indicate that the spring skirts
will be cut in two new ways. One skirt
which bids fair to be a winner in the
thin material class is the short, full.
round affair in which our grandmoth-
ers looked SO stunning. This style is
very good made up in muslin, net or
challie. Some of these round skirts
will be shirred in cords at the waist
line, while others are to be tucked
down the front and sides in fine tucks
in a fan shape, the fullness therefrom
forming a foot ruff1e.
For dressier wear and in heavier
fabrics the new skirt fits close to the
knee either being cut plain or laid in
small plaits. In this design the flare
is accomplished by means of setting in
around the skirt little fans of the ma
terial. For walking skirts this idea is
particularly good, as it prevents the
dabbing in at the feet which is fail
ing of the trotting skirt.
The cravat is still an important
note on tailor made frocks over here
and the neck arrangement of cream
muslin or chiffon dotted with black is
the chic thing at present. severel
style of trimming the neck is with {
| high collar and cravat edged with golt
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A.
efforts of Jupiter PIuvius to
make uncomfortable the visit
\ of the English parliamentary
delegates and their wives and
daughters Paris succeeded in being
very festive during their stay even I'M
der a downpour of rain. For the last
week the city has been en- fete en-
tertaining these distinguished visitors.
The majority of President Loubet's
guests were familiar with the gay cap
ital in all her moods and aspects, so it
really made little difference if it
wasn't Paris when spring unlocks the
flowers"
The most charming and brilliant of
the entertainments was the fete given
at the Automobile club. This affair
was perfect in every way, cordial and
informal, with all the charm of a re-
ception in a hospitable private house.
Nine. Loubet, who received the guests,
was exquisitely gowned in a frock of
Irish lace over white satin, and her
only ornament was a quaint oriental
necklace of rubies. The greater num-
Der of dresses worn at the reception
were white, in tulle, lace and mousse
line de sole.
The Automobile is at present the
smartest of all the Partisan clubs, and
AAAC Il 1 GA4N4l " OAAlCAl eAAG QA4AC Dis d4SPL
as the men in handling automobiles.
The swagger mondaine's joy of joys is
to be her own chauffeur, to steer her en-
CINE of destruction through the crowd
ed boulevards and, supremest bliss of
all, to invent and wear an entirely novel
and wholly hideous motor costume. 1t
is certainly not lofty ambition, as the
gentle art of scorching," helped by the
ugly disguise of wells and goggles,
transforms the most beautiful woman
into thing never before seen on land
or sea.
Quite in keeping with the sporting
tendency of the times is the new smok-
ing jacket. The feminine element of
society has worn all kinds of jackets,
the useful, the ornamental and the
frivolous. but the twentieth century
win have the distinction of introducing
the smoking coatee. In its present I'M
restrained appearance this jacket is
exactly like the coat a man dons when
a pipe, paper and a coy corner are
enjoyed. My Lady Nicotine, however.
has Frightened up the lapel of her coat
with colored silk and enameled but
tons. The evolution of the smoking
jacket is not difficult to trace Many
of the new women's" clubs here boast
smoking rooms luxuriously fitted with
morocco upholstered divans and all the
paraphernalia necessary for the smoker
A costume therefore in keeping with
the environment had to be evolved. Tt
be absolutely correct the smart club
woman's cigarette case and matchbox
harmonic either in enamel or gems
with the color of the silk used on hel
smoking coat lapel.
Belts are the important features O.
the stunning gown. Most of the leath-
er ones have become common, but nov
the French are bringing out compli.
Gated arrangement of kid, boned ant
fashioned in a manner to defy imita
ton. The shops are showing sample
of all colnrs in kid, and one may mattel
the shade of ones dress perfectly an,
have a smart belt made to order.
Whether or not the kid belt is des
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La Mode is very emphatic about the
new skirt. She utterly declines to
countenance any tentativeness in it's
regard She has laid down her season.
laws, and they are, as usual, auto
cratic in the extreme. The general out
line is to preserve a certain symmetry
and shapeliness about the hips, togeth-
er with an equally symmetrical flare
out at the hem This appearance is
brought about by many clever devices,
notably plaits, tucks and many cores,
either set straight into the waist or
arranged on yoke bands, with or with
out front panel. In any case the plaits
or tucks are stitched fiat and pressed
heavily to somewhere about the region
of the knees and then allowed their lib
eral flow at the base.
A somewhat common fault, and one,
be it observed, to be strenuously avoid
ed, is the stitching of these plaits too
deep. A nipped in appearance below
the bend of the knees is not at all de-
sirable, and it is by a just and right
proportion that true modistic intelli-
gence is attained
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weave, but one with a rather larger
spot. The full skirt is made with five
two inch tucks and is gathered sew
eral rows around the belt. The low
baby bodice has a bertha cut in points
over the sleeves and in the front and
back. Trimming this bertha is mar
row. very full white chiffon ruche with
the ends not turned in. In the points Of
the bertha are insets of lace outlined
by the chiffon ruching. A gathered
guimpe of net draws up into high
standing collar of stitched pale blue
panne velvet. This velvet also makes
the stitched gird1e, which is high in
front and gradually narrows toward
the back. The effect of this frock is
charmingly dainty and girlish.
Nature, tradition and custom have
conspired to endow women with taste
for refined and beautiful things, and at
no time in the history of sartorial art
have they been given the opportunity
to develop these so we'll as at present.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
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tily over the hips. At the back the
ends are usually knotted and finished
with a silk fringe.
The Parisienne is wearing all sorts
of fancy tortoise shell pins in her hair.
and when these handsome shell orna-
ments match the color of the hair they
are an attractive addition to the Golf
fure.
At the opera the other evening
leader of the American set who has
been in mourning a short while was
seen in the stalls wearing an exquisite
creation of diaphanous black. The bod
ice seemed to be made of a succession
of large, duh black beads, strings of
which held the low hanging sleeves.
In her hair were the new tortoise shell
pins. These are the only adornments
permitted to be worn with the habili.
ments Of woe.
Speaking of the hair. the low Golf
fure is the newest mode in Paris. The
hair is arranged loosely. brushed back
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he numbers among his customers royal
personages, the cream of Paris society
and many fair Americans. over here
the American colonists are acknowl-
edged to be second to no one in the art
of beautiful dressing.
Among the lovely things displayed at
this shop was a blouse for casino or
table d'hote wear. 1t was of white ac-
Gordon plated chiffon trimmed with a
narrow edge of fur. The inner sleeves
and chemisette were of handsome lace.
Another perfectly lovely blouse was of
pastel green chiffon velours. The
shoulder trimming was a triple cape
edged with chinchilla, the same fur
going down the front on each side of a
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A narrow. hard bed is said to be the
best preventive of bad figures. II one
can also forego pillows, SO much the
better.
Women with round shoulders and
double chins have a means provided for
their cure if they are heroic enough to
give up the downy couch in which they
revel. When one thinks of it, the place
and position in which one spends a
third of every twenty-four hours must
have an effect upon the figure.
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M1DwINTER PARTISAN COSTUMES

beautiful old lace vest formed of plait-
ed frills of cream chiffon. The sleeves
turned back above the elbow with large
cavalier cuffs edged with fur, from
which hung cream chiffon frills. To be
worn with this blouse was skirt of
green cloth cut very plain, with an ap-
plique of the pastel green velours like
the blouse material and a narrow edg-
ing of chinchilla on the fiounce at the
hem. The waist was swathed with a
green kid band. A large green silk
beaver hat caught Up at one size with
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son to wish to part with her money.
refer to tie famous salon of NJ. Gustave
Beers. his salesroom looks like an
apartment in a mansion The stair
case resembles fine old baronial hall.
and the fitting rooms are models of
comfort and convenience. In this es-
adjustment the art of fitting is carried
to such perfection that there is actually
stage fitted up for trying the effect of
dress under electric lights. 1t is not
difficult to understand when passing
through NJ. Beers rooms why it is that
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or silver applique. Many of these era
watts show little frills like those seen
in pictures of old men wearing rufded
shirts, while others have in the middle
a wide plat, On which are placed odd
buttons or studs.
/ have Just thought of dainty even
ing dress for a young girl which a cele-
brated house has turned out, but which
could be made at home for a trtfle. The
frock is Of dotted net: not the d'esprit
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Toilet accessories and jewels to be
tolerated in Paris must be chic and not
easy to duplicate Curious fiat gold
purses and cardcases combined having
the name traced in gems are carried by
the elect; also the old time velvet reti-
cuie with a mount and monogram OF
gold. The buckles are exquisite. A
charming one IS of gold wrought in
mistletoe branches with berries OF
pearls.
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tined to become Ordinary" nearly all
the Wristbands of the moment have
much to be said in their favor. They
are neat, comfortable and becoming
Sashes, too. are equipped with bones,
front and back. This arrangement per-
mits the silk or ribbon to wrinkle pref
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at the sides from the face, and the
dressing is continued from the top of
the head to the neck. We women are
becoming very sensible where the Golf
fure is concerned and realize that, like
the full skirt, it is matter which must
be regulated by the individuality of the
Wearer.
There is no rest for the fashionably
attired, and the strenuousness of
clothes is appalling. We no sooner be-
gin to settle down, or, rather. move
around and enjoy our winter wardrobe.
than it is time to be "up and doing" on
the spring toilet.
There is a shop here in Paris that
would cause even the most misery per-
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burgundy shades. 1t is made of white
felt, the rolling brirn gracefully draped
with violet velvet crossed at intervals
with steel ornaments. A white lace
''fall' hangs over the brim and fastens
in a pretty chou at the back. Around
the crown is a coronet of parma violets.
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It may be that Japan and Russia are
unable to agree upon a referee.-Chicag
Tribune.
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The shower proof coats are the most
comfortable arrivals of the season.
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JEWELER AND oPTICIAN.


f. ". SWEARINGEN, Jeweler and grad
aR.ts G7ticsan- We guarantee every pail
of glasses to tit and every watch We re,
pair. We. carry the largest line OF
watches. clocks, diamonds, cut glass. etc.
in the city. Watch inspector .. p. r. r.
724 Kansas ave.
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EDUCATIONAL.


PRIVATE lessons in common branches.
Miss Dennis, 917 Tyler st. Ind. phone.
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HAIR DRESSING.
SWITCHES, pompadon-s, all kinds OF
hail work. Mrs Van Week. 222 E 5sh.
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IRIS, Dec. 26.-In spite of the |
efforts of Jupiter Pluvius to
make uncomfortable the visit !
&c thn I,nnlinh nrlinr,no,,t 90,
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WANTEp-s1TuAT1oNs

WHEN you want to hire a man or boy,
call up Y. NJ. Z. A telephone 81: We
erences concerning their. Y. M. c. A
Employment Bureau III. e. Sth st.
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WANTED-Position as nurse in con1ine-
ment cases: terms reasonable. Call at
room 5, upstairs, over No. ia Madison st.
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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

AM A CANDIDATE FOR RENOMINA-
ton to the office of county clerk, sub
Jeet to the Republican primaries of Feb
ruary A. NEWMAN
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WANTEp-MALE HELP

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sex knitting seamless hosiery for the
western market: our improved family ma
chine with rubbing attachment furnis he'd
worthy families who do not own a ma
chine on easy payment plan. Write at
once for full particulars and commence
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AM A CANDIDATE FOR STATE SEN
atOr from Shawnee county, subject to
the action of the Republican primary.
J. B. BELTS.
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wANrED-MALEH HELP.

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education to prepare for Govt position;
salary to start $50; deserving promotion;
permanent. Box 3d. Cedar Rapids, ia.
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WILL BE A CANDIDATE FOR COUN-
ty superintendent OF public instruction.
subject to the Shawnee county Republican
primary. JOHN r. CARTER
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
The PACKER COMBINE
National Livestock Convention
Favors the Establishment
of Independent Houses
OTHER RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Favor Amendment to Interstate Com
merce Commission Act Empowering
Commission to Adjust Rates When
Railroads Make Unfair ones-Ask
Traffic Managers Association to Re-
scind Recent Action.

Portland, Ore. Jan. 14.-the PROPOSE
ton To incorporate a company of live
stock men for the purpose of estab-
fishing INDEPENDENT packing houses in
the stock centers of the country. to
compete with the packers combine
and raise the price on live stock, was
the all absorbing topic of discussion in
the national livestock convention yes
terday. BY a unanimous vote the con-
vention endorsed a resolution favoring
the incorporation of such company.
and the establishment of independent
houses.
Resolutions were adopted in favor of
amending the interstate commerce
commission act empowering the COM
mission to adjust rates when unfair
one are made by the railroads: also
asking the Traffic Managers Associa-
ton OF Chicago. to rescind their action
denying transportation TO stockship-
pers, else the stockmen would be COM
PEELED to ship their stock as perishabie
freight Resolutions also oppos the
creation of a national humane asso-
citation on the ground tina, 1t would
mean unwarranted interference with
stock shipping.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
The Horse Market.

Receipts are of poorer quality and
much larger than anticipated The me-
dunn kinds which sold to good advan-
tage week ago. have reacted under
the pressure of heavy receipts and
sales are $3.50 1880 lower. The mar
ket is not displaying the buoyancy ex-
pected thus far. the aggressiveness of
last week being superseded by re-
action that has practically eliminated
the stronger tone and tirmer prices of
last week. Good 1900 to 400 pound
chunks were easier and around $500
lower at $105Gl40. Fair expressers
were less active at s135M17o. bulk OF
sales at 3l40m165. But few drafters
were on sale yesterday that changs
hands above $500, best sales around
s17091s5. Common kinds moved slow
at s125m16O. No fancy harness horses
were closed out in the auction yester-
day, but several consignments are re-
ported that are held at $15o@4O0 ana
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
TOO MUCH "spooNlNe."
School Principal of Dubuque Say.
Children Go Into Society Too Young.

Dubuque. jan 14.-Professor +. l..
Smart, principal of the high school.
who year ago penalized .spooning."
among the students, with expulsion.
and declared in the school room that
there must be an end TO promenades of
the boy and girl students with arms
interlocked, or around each others
waists. and stop TO the practice of
writing cooling letters, yesterday enter
ed the columns of local newspaper to
warn parents of the evils that beset
he absence of restriction of the social
enjyomerts of their children.
since the LIST OF December" declares
Professor Smart there has been
great falling Off in attendance and
work, because the students have been
too much concerned with balls, parties.
dress. boy and girl, to be able to do
justice to their studies. We are prone
in this country to rush boys and girls
into society before they are we'll away
from the cradle. Our boys and girls
ought to be boys and girls much Longer
than they are. They begin to take on
the airs of grown people all too soon.
But until the parents become little
49,
teachers shall have to bear the blame
of Johnnies and Jennie's failure to do
good work, when the failure Is In truth
due to too much social dissipation.
do not say this complainingly. but as
mere statement of the fact.
Superintendent Oldt stands back OF
Professor Smart and declares that
when children attend dances and eve
ming parties don't go home until mid
night. and are as particular about their
costumes as a debutante. it is time for
change, and especially the mothers
can change these conditions IL they
WILL
The local high school is honeycomb-
ed with fraternal societies and social
clubs which serve to demoralize pro-
gress and make flirting rampant.
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DEBATE AT eRlNNELL.
Grinnell Institute Holds Preliminary
Debate - The Winners.


Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, Jan. 14.--Last evenings
debate brought out six
candidates for the honor of member
ship on the Grinnell Institute team.
for the winter term. Several of the
older members of the society who have
had some experience in such lines Of
work took part in the program. The
question under discussion was:
Resolved. That national dispens-
AIRY system similar to that in South
Carolina, offers the best solution of the
liquor problem in the United States at
the present time
The men who won out were Harry
Worth, James A. Knowlton and Alex
ander Blatherwick.
Worth halls from Popejoy and was
the shining light on last years acad-
over the Penn College preparatory
team. He won first place last night.
j. A. Knowlton comes from Den
mark, Iowa. Last year he attended
Pomona College. where he won second
place in the oratorical contest against
strong line OF candidates.
Alexander Blatherwick won third
place last evening. He lives in Grin
nell. Last year he was A member of
the second team which met the var
sity weekly, and so he is not without
experience He Will no doubt be one
of the hardest opponents whom the
Chrestomathians will have to deaf
with b. NJ. Benson, of Brooklyn ID.
\, Rrundaya of Grinnell and Walter
Williams were the other contestants.
Professors Alden. Barr and Norris.
served in the capacity of judges and
gave Worth. Knowlion and Biather-
wich the honors.
Saturday evening occurs the Chres-
Jonathan preliminary, at which time
two teams Will be chosen. one to rep
resent the society against Des Moines
College and one to meet the institute
later in the winter.