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GROWTH OF wAPITrs ANT1ERs.
Wonderful Structure That is Built in
Four Months Time.

Ernest Thompson Seton, in Scribners.
About the end of winter-that is in mid
March-the antlers of the year before break
of flush with their base an inch or more
above the skull; usually they are found
close together, showing that they fell near
ly at the same time.
AT first the place of each antler is a
broad. raw spot. In few days It shows a.
thick, rounded pad of blood gorged skin.
This swells rapidly and in a fortnight the
great dubious fuzzy horn beginning has
shot up TO height OF several inches At
exactly the right time, place and in just
the right direction a bump comes forth to
be the foundation of the brow tine.
In few more days the bez tine is pro-
jected by the invisible architect. In a
and all enveloped in turgid mass of fever
ish, throbbing blood vessels-the scaffolding
and workmen of this surprising structure.
Night and day the work is pushed with as
founding speed. and in four months this
skyscraper Is dnished-a wonderful struc-,
ture. indeed. for score of natures forces
have toiled, myiad of invisible work,nen
have done their parts and IN edifice that ac-
cordfng to ordinary rules should have taken
lifetime is here rushed through in sum-
mer and all in absolute silence.
August sees the building done but 1t is
still cluttered with scaffolding. The sup
plies of blood at the base are reduced and
finally discontinued. The antler is no
longer in vital touch with the animal: IT.
begins to die. The sensitiyeness leaves each
part, the velvet covering soon dries. cracks
and peels, and the stag assists the process
OF clearing of the skin by scraping his
horns on the brushwood. September sees
him fully armed In his spears of dead bone.
strong in body. glorying In his weapons and
his strength and ready to battle with all
Corners.
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Society Using Artificial Flowers.

From Leslie's Weekly.
The ballroom which was the scene last
winter of James II. Hyde's now famous
French costume ball was decorated with
artificial flowers. and have been many
Others. Artificial flowers had a certain
vogue at Newport last season, and now in
all the smart drawing rooms. where the In
come OF the host might well warrant the
use OF fresh blossoms, are roses OF batiste
and silk and orchids of silk and velvet, SO
,killfully put together that a few feet
away 1t would be impossible to discover the
deception. They are not cheap. these
aainty manufactured blossoms, the Ameri-
san beauty roses costing all the way from
Two to four dollars each, and the orchids
Dnd other flowers. including great feathery
shrysar themums, are comparatively high
priced; but the economy comes In using
the flowers over and over again, their
lasting qualities and their naturalness saw
ting hundreds of dollars to one who enter.
tains much during the season. Usually a
connection with the artificial flowers some
genuine flowers are used in order to make
the deception complete.
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derful lines (to the ordinary observer these
lines seem to be very straight, and max
ing inartistic angles. but Rodn sees things
differently. how much they express in a
few simple strokes! What a wonderful peo-
pie those Egyptians werei' Rodin thinks
SO much Of this little wooden pigeon, adj
mires 1t so greatly, that he frequently takes
IT to bed with him and places 1t on his
pillow. He will contemplate 1t by the hour.
and has even been known to bring It to
Paris in his pocket
Rodin believes in representing through art
any subject found in nature-no matter how
bestfal or repugnant to taste 1t may be.
Questioned on this point, he said:
Nature is my excuse. Whatever nature
shows me, that I try to exhibit in plaster.
Whatever you see in nature is justif1able
in art. My Doorway of He'll has been
denounced for the many horrible figures
and disgusting emotions portrayed; but,
answer If men do these things here surely
we may represent them in hell"
This famous Doorway of He'll stands
as central object In Robins new studio.
1t is an enormous piece of sculpture on
which the artist has been working for
years Surrounding the gruesome portal
are hundreds of figures in all ina ginable
postures-men and women. fiends and NOR
tails A description of these figures would
not be permitted to go through the malls.
Roiin is proud of this work, and the more
It is denounced the better he seems TO like
it. He seems utterly Indifferent to public
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criticism, and perhaps the secret of his sue
cess rests in the fact that he works for
himself"
His immense studio, which is a hexagonal
building of his own design consists of one
large room, with overhanging side galleries
arranged like a museum, In glass cases
throughout this building are hundreds, or
rather thousands, of little figures of every
description. Some of these little casts are
not more than a few inches square, while
others are colossal. Rodn delights in max
Ing tiny models of men and women, placing
them in case together and shaking the
case up. They assume all sorts of queer
pastures. and Rodin leaves them this way.
They give him ideas for groups, he says.
x
One of the small rooms in Robins house
Is used as an office. and in the last two
years he has employed 6. secretary. The
secretary Is only kept for the purpose of
reminding the artist of his engagements, of
making contracts for works of art or writ
ing letters to persons who may owe him
money. The great artist has not departed
from artistic tradition-for he is always In
debt. At times he will have several hun
dred thousand francs to his credit in the
bank. and then in a few days-there will
be nothing. He buys immense stores Of
marble, puts up and pulls down new build
ings about his place, takes expensive trips
to see statues or buildings that may give
him suggestions and treats money only as
a servant of art. When Rodin has money
he lives like a pauper and his slave of
wife helps him to be comfortable as pos
sible under the circumstances.
Rodin knows what abject poverty means,
and you have only to glance at Nine Rodin
to see that she has fought this fight for
her husband Today she Is a broken wo-
man of about sixty, who seems to hold no
place in the great scuiptor's life other than
that of general household drudge. Rodin,
In his own home, is so absorbed in his art
that he has not a moment to dwell on any
thing else. He thinks art morning, noon and
night, and it has doubtless never occurred
to him that his wife at one time might have
been real human being. There is one
thing to be said in the great sculptors
favor--he is not a tyrant in his own home
in the usual manner of artists-that is his
temperament Is even. He never INDUCES In
furious RACES or smashes things His life
is calm and unruffied. He is gentle and
quiet--thinking only Of one thing-his
work. His habits are abstenlious; he drinks
little wine and leads a simple life, thor
oughly content in the ministrations of Mime.
Rodin and the close proximity of his great
studio where he lives and works and has
his being.
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the ground floor of his house and work
there until II O'Clock; when he had the
regular breakfast which Frenchmen enjoy
at this hour At this meal. the same reti-
cence was observed as at the early meal
the sculptor placing before him on the table
some piece of modelling or book, and work
ing while at his repast.
The only occasion on which Nine Rodin
has made her presence felt was at dinner
recently given by Rodin to a few select
artistic and journalistic friends. They
came out to Meudon invited to a dinner
supposed to take place at 9 in the evening,
but which was not placed on the table till Z.
And then 1t was found that a goose-the
principal part of the repast-was burned.
Rodn told Nine. Rodin that the goose
was burnt Thereupon she flew into a tow
ering rage, not with her husband, but with
herself; the unfortunate goose was snatched
bodily from the table; and Mime. Rodin
went Shrieking into the kitchen literally
tearing her hair. Rodin sat for moment
in grave silence and looked at the faces OF
his dismayed guests. Then he burst into
uproarious laughter, which was so irresisti-
BILE that every one else Joined In. After
this incident the dinner passed off without
accident, as Rodin afterward said; and
every one had a good time for Rodn is a
most entertaining talker, and his ideas are
so original that it is always a treat to
listen to him.
sufficient to demonstrate that the place is
the abode of an artist oblivious of every
thing except his work. Disorder seems the
order of the day, so to speak. Rodin boasts
of a fine picture gallery. This Is just oppo-
site the dining room. 1t is really big
lumber room. There is a set of parlor fur
niture in it; q four-poster bed and a lot of
other household stuff" Most of the paint
ings are not even hung. They rest on the
floor with their faces turned toward the
walls. Some of these paintings are by the
very finest French masters-Carriere. Bou-
gereau and others who have, from time to
time, presented specimens of their best
work to M. Rodin. Even a painting by
John s. Sargent of Rodin himself, hangs in
an obscure corner. Here and there about
the room Rodin has glass cases containing
little art treasures of his own. None Of
these has intrinsic value; but they are
things chosen by Rodin himself, and money
would not buy them. Among other things
is little wooden model of pigeon. 1t
was brought from Egypt by a friend. To
the outsider it seems to be worth about 80
cents-if that much. But Rodin goes into
ecstacies over it.
Just look he exclaimed, "at those won-
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was recently privileged to visit M. Rodfn
at his own home He lives just on the
outskirts of the little village of Meudon,
about half an hours ride from Paris. His
house-an unpretentious little red brick
villa-stands on the top of high hill
which, in a westerly direction, commands
a fine view of the surrounding country. I'M
mediately adjoining the home of Rodln,
big new studio. For many years, before the
studio came into existence. the famous
sculptor did a great deal of work at his
Meudon home. He received no visitors !;
paid no calls; but worked incessantly-his
sole companion being his wife.
Recently NJ Rodin has broken through
the splendid isolation that has surrounded
his home, and invited several friends to
partake of his hospitality. They even met
Nine Rodin, and one or two of them were
introduced to her This was considered a
rare exception to the rule hitherto pursued
by the artist.
1t is not jealousy on Robins part-only
Indifference. His wife seems to perform the
function of nursing him and keeping his
health in order.
The manner in which Nine. Rodin came
under the notice of the friends of the
sculptor was somewhat remarkable. For
many years Nine. Rodin had been observed
about the household, cooking the meals and
doing all the homework; for even now the
great sculptor employs no servant IN his
home. Mime. Rodin seemed no dlfferent
from the ordinary old woman whom one
sees attached to most French households
There is always a Marie or 'Hortehse
usually aged-in every family.
One day, when some friends were dining
with Rodin, one Of them said in confidence:
monsieur why don't you get rid of that
terrible old woman who prowls about the
no
housekeeper, who would make your HE
worth living"
Robin seemed to enjoy the joke I'M
mensely, and often told afterward how dis
comfited his friend looked when the sculp-
tor explained that the terrible old woman
was none other than Nine. Rodin herself
And thus Nine. Rodin became known as
the artists wfe-but she was never intro
duced az such; never took part In any OF
the entertainments: always waited on the
table, did the cooking and the housework
all as a matter of course.
In Mime. Robins estimation there is no
other person in the world but her nus
band: his wants, his comforts, make up
her life She seems to know in vague sort
of way that in recent years he has ac-
ouiree much fame and that his personal
wealth has augmented in a way that en-
abled him to build studios and supply his
own home with all he wish for. But IT
is evident she does not realize for moment
that she might be called upon at any time
10 play the part of a great artists wife.
Some very curious stories are In circula-
ton concerning the manner of life lived by
the Robins. Days and days go by during
which neither speaks word to the other,
saving to mention what is wanted for the
dinner And yet 1t is quite evident that the
very best of understandings exists between
the artist and his wife. Mime Rodin rises
every morning about $50 and prepares her
husbands collector Rodin Is a very early
riser, never beginning his daily work later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-21
OTTER OR FOX.
The Water Animal Commits Depreda-
lions on Land.

From the London Sketch.
The other afternoon, being in the heart
of the Sussex country, not far from very
beautiful river, I came upon certain foot
prints as unexpected as those of the canni-
balls that startled the late Robinson Crusoe.
It was what they call in the north a soft
morning, and tracks were clear upon the
yielding earth, but for few moments the
mark of five toes and the center ball of a
foot puzzled me considerably. made my
way to farmhouse, and entered into con-
versation with Its owner or tenant. We
discussed agriculture and corn laws and
other matters Of a similar sort, and then
asked him quite casually II he had been
troubled lately by foxes. Forthwith. he
told me tale of woe. Several times In the
past few days he had lost poultry, and at
iambing time he often lost a lamb or two
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CURIOUS HOME LIFE OF
A FAMOUS SCULPTOR

than o'clock. He dons a huge dressing
gown, made of flannel. very thick in tex
ture, which madam has previously warmed
for him. The sculptor generally begins work
even while dressing. for he not infrequent
ly carries to his room the previous night
some piece of modelling in which he may
be interested. AS soon as he is dressed
his breakfast is placed on the table-he
takes the usual French coffee and roll at
this meal-and even while disposing of this
simple repast he works at his modelling.
He has usually on the table before him
cast of what he wishes to work at-perhaps
a reduced model of some antique piece of
sculpture-and while drinking his coffee and
munching his roll Rodin works, oblivious
of the surrounding world Madam attends
upon him, standing few feet away from
his chair, dutifully fills his cup or replen-
ishes his plate and never a word is spoken
between the couple.
pafora ctIl5f0 mt I'm n
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A Cat That Hunts Rattlesnakes.

From the Ocala Star.
Mrs. Fannie r. Gray's eat has developed
strange inclination In going out and hunt
ing rattlesnakes. Tuesday morning the cat
brought into the kitchen a RATHER fully FIVE
feet long which she found in the woods.
caught behind the head and crushed the life
out Of 1t and spread 1t before her kittens
that they might regaIe themselves on a
delectable repast.
This is the first instance that Mr. Tom r.
Gray has ever heard Of such a procedure
on the part of a cat The cats unexpected
visit into the kitchen produced consterna-
ton with the cook that only the strong
arm Of man could queil.
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orchards as blackbirds. while even the little
dormouse is said by some observers to climb
trees in pursuit of cherries. Unhappily for
the innocent parties, a little prejudice is
all that is required to make the life of bird
or beast uncomfortable. and many country
folk have formed habit of seeing just as
much as they expect to see and no more.
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Comparative Sizes.

From the Philadelphia Press
..Oo-oo-My!" exclaimed little Tommy,
hearing church organ for the first time.
whats that?"
.shr' whispered his mother. that's the
organ
.'Goodnessi It must be an awful big mon
key that goes with that.
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The Unexpected.

From Fuck.
to see you about
Insurance President-'sThrow him out.'
Office Boy-"About increasing his policy"
Insurance President-'Oh. show him in--
and bring him Q cocktail, quick.'
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PARIS, January II, 1906
~ ODIN, probably the most famous
of living sculptors, Is much talked
about in social circles just now,
II - not SO much on account of any
new achievement in the world
of art. but for the eccentricities of his
home life Auguste Rodin at home and
the same man in his studio are quite diff
ferent personalities.
Up to within the last month or two very
little indeed has been known of the sculp-
tors home life. The public. and even his
intimate friends, have known Rodin prfnci-
pally at the studios in Paris placed at his
disposal by the French government. His
home life has been kept thing separate
and apart.
Through the influence of an intimate
friend of the sculptor, however, the writer
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Annual Mark=DOWn Sale
PRIOR TO STOCK-TAKING.

We do not hesitate that this the important
cial sale Womens Sections heldhe
volume of Stocks the greatest variety merchandise
greatest i'm savings These among the lines
strongly represented.
Taor-made Suits, Evening Gowns, Afternoon
Gowns, Opera Wraps, Silk Waists, Covert Coats,
Rain Coats Black Street Coats Walking Skirts,
Furs and millinery.
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Copyright, 1906, by Curtis Brown.)
special Correspondence of The Star.
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Before his new studio was put up 1t was
Robins custom to retire to a big room on
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On Special Execution.
ton for Thurston county.
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Chapter XV-Continued.
CHAPTER XVI.

l~0HEY were interrupted. Elsie,
with her golden hair and big
IL blue eyes, pink cheeks and
~ parted lips, appeared on the
stairs. All that was visible was her
head Sho lOnkod lilo mo ~ Murit1opo
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He singled out Pyne ut once and gave
him a CHEEKY cry Of recognition. At
first he could not distinguish Mrs. Van
Bittart, and indeed 1t must be con-
fessed that he was striving most ear
nestly to descry one face which had
come back to him out of the distant
years.
When his glance fell on Enid, his
nephew, who was thinking how best to
act under the circumstances, was as
Hured that the father saw in the girl
the living embodiment Of her mother.
He thought 1t would be so. His OWN
recollection Of his aunt's portraits had
already helped him to this conclusion,
and how much more startling must q
flesh and blood creation be than the
effort Of an artist to place on canvas
the fugitive expression which consti-
tutes the greatest charm Of O mobile
countenance.
Enid, having heard 80 much about
Mr.. Pyne's uncle. was innocently curl
GUS to meet him. At first she was
vaguely bewildered. The sunken eyes
were fixed on hers with an intensity
that gave her a momentary sense Of
embarrassment Luckily the exigen-
cies of the hour offered slight scope to
emotion. All things were unreal. out
Of drawing with previous experiences
Of her well ordered life. The irregular
swaying Of the boat and the tug
seemed to typify the new phase.
Pyne swung himself to the steamers
deck before the gangway was made
fast. thereby provoking a loud outcry
from the deserted children.
Grasping his uncle's hand. he said:
"Wait until you read Brands letter.
No one else knows"
So Mr.. Trail. with fine self control,
greeted Mrs. Vansittart afYectionately
and handed her over to q stewardess,
who took her to a cabin specially pre-
pared for her. Her low spoken words
were not quite what he expected.
Don't kiss me-" she murmured, land
please don't look at me. In my present
condition I cannot bear It."
Relatives Of the shipwrecked passen-
gers and crew, many Of whom were
waiting In Penzance, were not allowed
on board. This arrangement was made
by Mr.. Trail after consulting a local
committee organized to help the un-
fortunates who needed help SO greatly.
The unanimous opinion was expressed
that few lady members Of the COM
mittee, supplied with an abundance Of
clothing. ETC., would afford prompt re-
lief to the sufferers, while the painful
scenes which must follow the meeting
Of survivors with their friends would
cause confusion and delay on the ves-
sci.
Pyne, watching all things, saw that
Mrs. Vansittart did not meet his uncle
with the eagerness Of a woman restor-
ed to the arms of the man she was
about to marry.
She was distraught, aloof In her man.
ner. apparently interested only in his
eager assurance that she would find an
assortment of new garments in the
cabin.
The millionaire himself was too flus-
tered to draw nice distinctions between
the few words she spoke and what he
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vented anything In the nature Of sus-
tained conversation. Luckily Mr..
Trail himself, whose open handed
generosity had made matters easy for
the reception committee, was In con-
stant demand.
Mrs. Sheppard had sent a portman-
teau for Constance and Enid, so they,
too, soon scurried below with the 9TH
ers.
The lifeboat returned to the rock,
where the four lighthouse men sent to
relieve Brand were now helping the
sailors to carry the injured men down
stairs and assisting the sick to reach
the entrance.
AS soon as this second batch was
transferred to the tug the vessel start
ed for Penzance. The Trinity tender
would land the others.
There was scene of intense enthu-
siasm when the steamer reached the
dock. The vociferous cheering Of the
townspeople smOthered the deep agony
Of some who waited there. knowing all
too we'll they would search in vain for
their loved ones among those whom
death had spared.
The two girls modestly escaped at
the earliest moment from the shed
used as q reception room. All the in
habitants knew them personally or by
sight. They attracted such attention
that they gladly relinQuished to other
hands any further charge Of the ship
wrecked people. So after few words
Of farewell for the hour Stanhope pi-
loted them to a waiting carriage and
drove away with them.
Mrs. Vansittart did not emerge from
her cabin until the deck was deserted.
She found Mr.. Traill looking for her.
In neat black dress and feather hat
she was rehabilttated.
"Why didn't you show I'D earlierf'
he asked in good humored surprise.
The breeze on deck was first rate. 1t
brought the color Into many q pale
cheek. And the way in which the
crowd let Itself go was splendid. Look
at these waiting thousands, Quivering
yet with excitement"
II am worn out" she said quietly.
take me to your hotel. You have en-
gagged rooms there, suppose2"
''Of course"
TO BE CONTINUED
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expected her to say. When she quit
ted him he walked toward the group
Of young people. They were laughing
~ exchanging news and banter as II
all that had gone before were the
events Of lively picnic. At last he
met Enid.
Pyne introduced his uncle, and It
was a trying experience for him to
stand face to face with his daughter.
In each quick flash Of her delighted
eyes, in every tone Of her sweet voice,
In every winsome smile and graceful
gesture, he caught and vivifed long
dormant memories Of his greatly loved
wife Of nineteen years ago.
Somehow he was glad Mrs. Vansit-
tart had not fingered by his side. The
discovery Of Ends identity involved
considerations so complex and utterly
Unforeseen that he needed time and
anxious thought to arrange his plans
for the future.
The animated hustle on deck pre-.