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writer had of them was not sufficient to
decide. At the left there were evidently
dark heliotrope ostrich tips. With her black
hair and eyes and clear skin the erect was
uncommonIy good as to the colors, while
the immense hat set off her height to the
best possible advantage.
An effective and odd little walking gown
in large gray shadow plaids on an espe-
ciaIly tiny and dainty little brunette was
noted on 9Th avenue. The skirt was laid in
graduating box plaits. widening from about
three inches at the waist line to seven at
the bottom; each plait was pressed fiat and
edged with slIvery gray silk braid hair an
inch broad, or else bound with inch-wide
braid
The Elton coat repeated the graduated
box-plait iGea the plaits being narrow at
the shoulders and widening toward the
neck and shoulder seams, and like the
skirt. having their edges outlined with Sill
Yer gray braid. The sleeves came half way
between wrists and elbows, and were also
finished with plated effects and braid.
The small toque was of gray velvet trim
med with cloth of silver folds ana gray
ostrich tips at the right side.
An odd princess robe in sapphire blue
cloth is laid in box pIaits from the top or
the square-cut corsage, showing an all
around guimpe or Irish crochet 70 the
knees, where the plaits are released. Inc
rowing to an inch and a half at the waist
line. The robe closes inviSibly down the
front under one of the plaitS. the center
pIaits in both the back and the front being
wider than the others and outlined by tiue
silk cord a quarter OF an inch Thick set en-
the edges These center plaits also extend
to the extreme edge of the robe instead OF
ending at the knees. The robe Is trimmed
around the bottom In an odd set design,
cross between javelin points and teur de
lis, the designs being outlined with cord the
size of that edging the plaits. while that
used in the center is fine. In the center box
plat the design rises to the knees, but else
where falls eight inches short OF that
height There is q waving ribbon design
around the bottom of the robe at the top
of the hem.
The top of the robe is also edged with the
cord, and a fine and narrow design match
ing that on the skirt outlines it. The
sleeves are quite full puffs of the cloth,
also showing fine, almost all-over braid
ing in the fine cord and four inches above
the elbows ribbon design in the cord on
cloth band shapes each sleeve into two
puffs, one large, full puff at the top, and
much narrower and scantier one just above
and over the elbow Another cloth band,
inch wide, braided in fine cord, finishes
the sleeves, and narrow rufHe of lace is
inserted In each.
The high stock of Irish crochet has some
of it's flowers outlined with the finest of
blue silk cords, just a hint of color to
match the robe. MARIE WELDON.
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Thorough Job.

FROM the Chicago Tribune.
so Muffin. the trust magnate. has re-
tired from business. has he? How much do
you suppose he cleaned ur?''
Everything In sight but his record.
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In home life the ladies' luncheon has its
uses. as, for example, when a daughter $
engagement is announced, or a matron de-
sires to pay a graceful compliment to her
sons flancee The fayors at such a lunch
con should be sentimental In design, and
carry with them a thought of Cuplds do
minion over youthful life. even though St.
Valentines day may be far In the back
ground.
A woman going abroad for an indefinite
period may invite a group of her most in
innate friends to sit at her table and wish
her bon voyage. daughter or grand
daughter may take the opportunity of the
birthday OF mother to pay her honor and
bring to see her and wish her well a few
old and well-loved friends
Sometimes old schoolmates gather in
formally at luncheon and compare notes
about the different lives they have led
since they left their alma mater. In our
land and time, girls who spend four years
together in college drift widely apart either
in professional careers or in marriage, ana
find their moorings in distant states ANY
opportunity that unites them for an hour
is hailed with the same delight that one
feels at sea at the sight of another sail
or familiar flag.
Taking Il all in all no other function sur
masses in interest and elasticity the Ia
dies luncheon. It has taken the place or
the old fashioned tea party, ana SENDS It's
guests home with a new gladness and
new stimulus that tend to make life richer,
fuller and happier.
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The menu, of course, includes delicate
viands, daintily prepared and deftly served.
If the luncheon be given In hotel or other
public place, there is q corps OF walters
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whether gold or silver the glimpse the
writer had of them was not sufficient to
decide At the left there were evidently
dark heliotrope ostrich tips. With her black
hair and eyes and clear skin the effect was
uncommonly good to the coors, while
the immense hat set off her height to the
best possible advantage.
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whose training enables them to manage
the changing courses with silence and deX-
terity The president and her party have
table on a slightly raised platform. A lit
tie below this are the tables of the other
members of the club and their individual
guests. The president raps with her gavel
and indicates the moment for beginning
the feast.
Frequently in women's meetings Of this
kind grace is said or sung before any OF
the food is served, American women being
for the most part reverentlai and earnest
and yielding tribute of praise to the Giver
of all good when they come together in
this social way. AS for the refreshments
every woman knows their order from the
preliminary course of fruit TO the final ice
or bonbon. Wine Is never introduced and
the only sparkling beverage that foams in
the cup is some harmless mineral water.
Women honor temperance in their common
observances of hospitality.
The crown OF ladies' luncheon IS not
reached until the very end. when the presi-
dent, rising with dignity in her place, and
with a little air of grave Importance. raps
once more on the table TO still the pleasant
tumut of voices. Instantly a hush falls
on the room and eyes are fixed on the
woman who, in queenly self-possession,
awaits the attention of the company. The
president may or may not be the toastmis-
tress. II that gracious Office has been as
signed to some one else. the president in
PRODUCES her and leaves the carrying out
of the program in her hands. Nothing has
been left to accident, speakers and topics,
musical numbers and every portion OF the
exercises having been carefully arranged
weeks earlier.
The after-luncheon speeches are never
dull and are often witty and brilliant.
Women are good raconteurs, and the stories
they tell on these occasions are amusing,
entertaining and refined. without the least
tlncture OF malice. If, as 1t often happens.
the people present are old acquaintance,
or near neighbors. they have so many sub
jects in common and they know one an
other so well that there Is no lack OF fun
and pleasantly as the proceedings ap-
proach the climax and the goodbye.
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KNITTED.


yonee knitted an OLD soldier.
An old soldier. released from coffee
ut ~. recovered his health and tells
about II rs follows:
II stuck to coffee for years. although
u knitted me again aud again.
About eight years ago las a result
OF coffee drinking. which congested my
liyerD I was taken with n very severe
attack OF malarlai teyer.
Il would apparently recover and start
about my usual work only TO suffer
relapse. After this had been repeated
several times during the year was
again taken violently III.
THE Doctor said he had carefully
studied my case and IL was either quit
coffee or die advising me to take
Postum In It's place. l had always
thought coffee one OF my dearest
friends. and especially when sick. and
] was very much taken back by the
Doctors decision. for I hadn't suspect.
ed the coffee I drank could possibly
cause my troubles.
II thought u over Tor rev minutes
and finally told the Doctor would
make the change. Postum was procured
for me the same day and made accord.
ing to directions; we'll. liked II and
stuck 10 II. and since then I have been
n new man. The change ia health be.
gan In a few days aud surprised me.
and now. although I am seventy two
years OF age. do lots OF hard work,
aud for the past month have been
teaming. driving sixteen miles day
besides loading and unloading the
wagon. That's what Postum In the
place OF coffee has done for me. now
like the Postum as well ns did coffee.
II have known people who did not
care for Postum ut first. but after hay-
Ing learned to make II properly accord
ing TO directions they have come 10 like
IL as we'll as coffee. never miss q
chance 10 praise IL" Name given BY
Postum Co.. Battle Greek. Mich.
Look for the little book, The Road
to Melville" In pkgs.
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SIMPLY hy having the good fortune TO
get the right clue from the beginning. "
IN very possible IL had known about this
note book II might have led away my
thoughts. as Il did yours hut all heard
pointed IN one direction. The amazing
strength. the skill In the use OF the har-
poon. the rum and water. the scslskin to-
haCco pouch with the coarse tobacco--ah
these pointed to a seaman. and one who
had been a whalcr. | was convinced that
the Initials II. c. upon the pouch were
coincidence. and no; those OF Peter Carey.
since he seldom smoked. and no pipe was
found In his cabin. You remember that
asked whether w.lSky and brandy were
In the cabin. You said they were. How
many Iandsmcn are there who would drink
rum when they could get these other spir-
It's: Yes. I was certain u was = seaman"
And how did you Ind him.
my dear str. the problem had become q
very simnlc one. II IL were seaman n
could only be- q seaman who had been with
him on the Sea Unicorn. SO FAR a. could
learn he had sailed In no other ship.
spent three days In wiring 20 Dundee. and
NJ the end Of that time had asccrtaincd
the names OF the crew OF the Sea Uni
corn Ia iSSi, When fou:,l Patrick Cairns
among the harpooncrs. my research was
nearing ua end. I argued that the man
was probably Ia London. and that he
would desire to leave th. country for
time. therefore spent some days In the
East End. devised an Arctic expedition.
put forth tempting terms for harpooncrs
who would serve under Captain Basn-
and behold the result
Wonderful" cried Hopkins. Wonder
fuI,'
you must obtain the release OF young
NclIEan as sosr as possible. said Holmes.
II confess that I think you owe him some
apology. The tin box must be returned
20 him. but. OF course. the securities which
Peter Carey has sold are lost forever.
There's the cab. Hopkins. and you can re-
move your man. II you want me for tho
trial. my address and that OF Watson will
he somewhere In Norway-fl send par
ticuiars later"
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Wa We'll Rseommsnesd.


From EvFrybDdys.
The buxom maid had been limiting that
sh. did not think much Of working out.
and this. In conjunction with tho nightly
appearance ~ rather shccpish young
man. caused her mistress much appre-
hension.
Martha. IL u possible that you are
thinking OF getting married.
"Ycsm." admitted Martha. blushinE.
mot that young fellow who has been
calling on you latrlyT'
"Yesm. he's the one"
But you have known him only q few
days
Three weeks come Thursday cor
rcctcd Martha.
DO you think that IL long enough to
know n man before taking such an i'm
portant step"
We'll" answered Martha. with spirit.
I" faint = ir h. was some new Teller. He's
well recommended: a perfectly lovely Girl
I knew was engaged to him for Q long
while"
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A Wise Father.

From tho Boston Herald.
when the late Sherman Hcar. n
lawyer of recognized ability. left she
law school and opened an ONCE In Bos-
ton, his father. Judge Hoar. was nj the
height OF his legal reputation.
The young mans first client was IN
Irishman. and the case. though only
some small matter OF boundary ltnl.
was one that required the examination
OF n number OF deeds and records Mr..
Hoar accordingly told his client to co'ns
back In two days for his opinion.
The Irishman left the ONCE. evidently
very reluctant ut the delay. Turning
at the door. he asked: Couldn't ye
give me the answer tomorrow. Misther
Hoarg
mo. no." was the reply: come Oh
Thursday"
The client went IA far AZ the stars.
Then he turned and tiptoed back To tbs
door and put his head inside. with a
finger to his lips.
whist" he whispered. Couldn't -
get to see your father tonight. Misth"r
HoarT"
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SUMMER COMFORT FOR HORSE.

n n human being had TO undergo some
OF the discomforts At night that horses Arc
forced To submit 10 In the stables both day
and night. one would then realize how
inhuman IL II not to furnish the small
comforts which can be given nj 80 little
cost Water nj night IL not. as rule.
considered necessary for horses Yet many
horses are 30 constituted tha. they ought
TO have free access to water at night.
This can 10 supplied readily and without
danger Of spiiIing a. over the noor IN THIS
manner Make n shelf at one end or the
Manager largo enough TO hold n pail: 10
prevent the pail from being overturned
and getting under the feet OF tho morse
nail n strong loop OF leather TO one side
Of the pail near the TOP. and screw q blunt
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whs, n. Called l.IIsssssins.

from Tho HOAtOu FfermIu
A few years ago while keeping n sum
mer hotel In Jafrrcy. ". H., We employed
for all around work young fellow named
Johnni. Donahue. Now Johnnie was a
small chap and not nj all prcpossessing
as 10 appearance. However. he tried TO
he quite n beau among the maids In tho
bou-r, especially with the dlshwasher.
Lizzie stone.
The second season he was with US some
OF the boys OF the neighborhood were In
tho hotel office. and began TO chan him
about Lizzie. and asked II he knew she
was to work there again thar year. He
replied that he did not. but he was not
going TO have her lallagaEging around him
the way she did the year before"
They asked what he called lallagagging.
and he replied: why. asking n girl TO
20 somewhere and she won't GO"
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Population OF BIG Nations.

Latest statistics give the populations
OF some principal countries as follows:
Russia In Europe. $4,000. 900: Russia In
Asia. including western Turkcstan. q. =
OO0. 900. Japan. $4,000. 900: Korea. l2.50O,-
900, china. $4,000. 900: India. 2si 900. 900:
France. 5000. 900; Germany, $1,000. 900:
Italy. 100000 Great Britain and Ire
laud. $4,000. 900: Austria Hungary. A.
900. 600. Spain. is.0O0.OoO. Turkey. 49,
ODO OD1
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operation Wa. Unnecessary.

Nurses In advising hospital treat
ment often meet with fixed objections
one girl was urged To 90 To n hospital
for removal OF fatty tumor. The Celtic
ncighbor on the same floor strongly
urged against IL. Said she: They re
alwus sayin' oprashun. My own Mag
gle, when she went. the doCthers they
said. said they. she's got apende-
ceetcs.' that new kind OF thing. And
I begged. -. docther darlint. give her
two days chance And what do you
think: Before thin two days was up.
she Caughcd IL up"
Keep the cultivators busy. That's the
way To keep crops humping In a Very
dry season. In orchard or corn field the
shallow cuItivator ~ the thing now.
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viI-THE ADVENTURE or cHAs.
AUGUSTUS MILvERToN.

L In years since
the incidents OF
which I speak
took place. and
yet 10 In with
dimdcnce that l
allude To them.
For n long time.
even with the
utmost discre-
ton and reu-
Cence. II would
have been i'm
y ossible to
make the facts
public. but now
the prtn c pal
pers on c o n
ccrned Is be-
yond the reach
OF human law.
and with due
suppression the
story may be
told In q u c h
fashion as to
iniure no one.
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Rome.

The population OF Rome. Italy. on
December 81. 1904. was 50s.Si0. The
census statistics show that the Eternal
city Ii the healthiest town in Europe
The death rate At present IL 1873. n
very low percentage compared with
other large centers. In 1876 the death
rate was 30 per 1000. In 1885 IL had
fallen To 20. The city Ii not naturally
favorable To health. but IL Is now re-
garded as one OF the healthiest cities
ia the world. owing TO modern ssnl-
taboo
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taking Doan's Kidney Pills . passed
several gravel stones. got well and
the trouble Inns not returned Ny back
Ii good and strong and my general
health better"
Sold by oil dealers. SO cents boz.
Foster Milburn CO.. Buffalo. N. Y
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anu oW I'd CuFU
them. Mrs. w. q.
Davis. OF Groesbeck.
Texas. says: Back.
aches hurt me 20 I
could hardly stand.
Spells OF dizziness
and sick headache
were frequent and
the action OF the Kid
neys was Irregular.
Sounn affer berN0
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IL records AN absolutely unique expert
cnce in the career OF both Mr.. Sherlock
Holmes and OF ~ self. The reader will
excuse me II ] conceal the date or any
other fact by which he might trace the
actual occurrence.
We had been out for one Of our even
ing ramblcs. Holmes and I. and had re-
turned about six o'clock on n cold.
frosty. winters evening. As Holmes
turned up the lamp. the light fell upon
n card on the table. He glanced at IL.
and then. with an ejaculation OF dis
gust. threw IL on the iioOr. l picked IL
up and read.
CHARLES AUGUSTUS MGLvERToN.
ApPLEpoRE TOWERS.
AGENT HAMPSTEAD.
Who IL he" asked.
THE worst man In London" Holmes
answered. as he sat down and stretched
his legs before the IRE. LIS anything
on the back OF the card
I turned II over.
viii call at s:30-C. 4. NJ" I
Hum! He's about due. DO you feel
a creeping. shrinking sensation, Wat
son. when you stand before scrpents
In the zoo. and see the slithery. gliding
vcnomous creatures. with their dead
~ eyes and wicked. iiattened faces
Well. that's how Milverton impresses
me. I've had To do with flfty murder
rrs In my career. but the worst OF them
never gave me the rcpulsion which I
have for this fellow. And yet l can't
get out OF doing business with him
indeed. he Is here at my invitation"
but who In he
'Til tell you. Watson. He IN the king
OF all the bllckmailers, Heaven help
the man. and still more the woman.
whose secret and reputation come into
the power OF Mliverton! With n sInil-
Ing face and heart Of marble he viii
squeeze and squeeze until he has
drained them dry. The fellow IL "A gent
us In his way. and would have made
hts mark In some more sayory trade.
His method IL as follows: He allows
II 10 be- known that he Is prepared to
pay very high sums for letters which
compromise people Of wealth and posi-
ton He receives these wares not only
from trcacherous Wallets or maids. but
frequently from Erntecl rufiians who
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AIliNG WON EN-.

Keep the kidseys Well ssd the No.
seys VIII Keep zee Well.
Sick. suffering. languld women are
learning the true cause OF bad backs
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A HANDY GARDEN TOOL.

on farms and especially where fruit like
strawberries and where vegetables ar
grown workers have too many tools which
force them TO bend over and not enough
which may he used standing I'm an ercc'
position. a tool may b. fashioned from az
old hoe which will b. found exceeding use
ful In wedding. cutting runner. sprouts ard
any other small growth which once drsIrrs
TO be rid OF and doing Il with very li,tl"
effort. Take the OLD hoe 90 the blacksmith
and have him bend the neck out straight
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Prospective Juryman-If you please
your honor. I would like To BE- excused.
English.
Judge Knox-Ohl that's all right.
You won't hear any good English
here.
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cut the blade even and then sharpen q 90
as keen an edge as possible. Leave th'
full length handle and carry II with you
going over the farm. Here will be a weed
too hard TO pull but which may be readily
cut down at the root with this sharp tool.
there will be some runners on plants or
vines growing too long: n single movement
OF tho tool will cut them or clean. II
will cost but trine TO get this tool pre-.
pared and u will save you innumorab!S
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The Washington times., 1906-02-04
MRS. HENRY WHITE WEARS
GOWN OF SILVER CLOTH

ROME. Feb. Notwithstanding her
gray hair, Mrs. Henry White, wife OF the
American ambassador, has within the
short time that She has been in the
Eternal City become social belle and
the envy Of all the pretty women many
years her junior. At all the important
affairs which her delicate health per-
nits her 20 attend. Mrs White is the
center Of admiration.
At the reception given at the Doria
Palace after the wedding Of Donna
OTietta with Count BOrr0meo. Mrs
White appeared in a marvellous gown OF
the new silver cloth She wore a dia-
mond tiara and diamond ornaments.