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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

tion is can remodel 1t for suit or make a skirt
and deep girdle the lower part Of jacket will make
very deep grdei Now if you understand
from this how the suit is cut perhaps you will know
nice way to fix It over. am 80 years old; rather
stout and want to look slender, altho my waist
Is FIJI look a. My bust is "a; hips 81; height
feet; have dark hair and eyes, clear good fair
plexion. Brown Eyes
Minneapolis &= 81 E.
y I shall be very glad to help you if I can The
skirt fancy will be sufficiently modern for present
wear at it is The pleats let In just below the hip
line are very much worn just don t think you
would find the material too heavy for a gown. /
don't quite fancy the plaid silk combination, he,
cause you see, the gray is mixture, and two mix.
lures do not look well together must be plain,
solid color. As there is a green thread in the
tweed, my idea would be to have deep green
velvet yoke, and the lower portion Of bodice to be
made from the part you suggest being suitable for
girdle. The yoke could run down in a narrow,
very sharp to the waist line, and possibly you could
SO finish the lower edge of waist that it could not
only be worn over the skirt but also without an add
ed belt Then should contrive shoulder straps Of
the trimming Of the suit passing from upper edge Of
yoke back to the same point in the back, and have
full puff sleeves Of the material ending at elbow in
turn back cuffs of the trimming and close fitting cuffs
of green velvet. If my suggestions practicable
sure the result will be entirely satisfactory and
If not, hope you will write again if you think
can help you, inclosing rough sketch this time
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Suit to Be Made Over.

Dear Miss Lee: May also have your advice upon
remodeling street suits inclose sample of cloth
which is perhaps too heavy for dress. The skirt is
with three pleats set in the sides, not extending to
the top but just little below the point Of hip the
pleats set to the top portion, which is plain II
hard to remodel The jacket has blouse 'front.' large
sleeves and bolero jacket all very finely trimmed with
stitched silk edged with plenty Of buttons; little
touch Of Persian silk around the neck Now the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

round yoke Of velvet the shade or silk in con-
mixtures and puff sleeves brought into cuffs to
match in fact there Is other model quite 50 good
for young girls who can them, the style IS 50
simple and girlish. II, however, you prefer two
piece there is the pleated skirt and the jumper waist
made to- wear over yoke, and sleeves Of velvet or
silk Either model will become you, and both are
up to date - "s .< ...-.-
You can wear yellow, orange, red cardinal, pale,
Alice and navy blue, golden brown, tan. fawn. old
rose, ecu and cream I should like to know the
shape Of your face before suggesting
for ths hair. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

poor little woman viii work her fingers to the bons
to support, simply because when she comes home at
night after her labors her husband puts his
around her and tells her how sad it makes him feel
to her struggle 50, and how young and beautiful
she keeps In spite Of all and orders her to lie down
and let him out and fetch her ice and
read to her. with that sort of way with him
can get anything earth out Of woman and then
make her eternally grateful to him. Look at the hus
wives to spend and 60 home tired out and grouchy
and get word of thanks. YET man can
stay out six nights in the week, and if he will
home on the seventh with kiss and a compliment
and box of candy and any old lie and speech
about sympathy and all that nice, sensible wife
will forgive and forget-and adore him."
'fBut are there any nice, sensible wivesi" asked
the bachelor paintively.
<:Have you finished your cigaret, Mr.. Traversi"
inquired the widow coolly. - ...~.-
stBecause If there are, that Is just what I am
IF you have pursued the widow, IT think we
had better go.'' s..#3-~, X . ~ s..-
The bachelor arose with a1aerity
- think so, too,' he acquieseed, pleasantly.
% That Greek god over yonder under the palm has
been staring at if he contemplated murder for
the last half hour
The widow bushed. n
Perhaps" she said with a onecornered smile,
t'he is envying you.'' ..s.--
eUndoubtedly!' agreed the bachelor
aEnvying you,'' pursued the widow, "your fas-
con- cried the bachelor, ssthen have got it,
FtWhat9'' said the widow. ~s@ -. . .
a.
''Well, said the widow, putting her head on the
side and gazing at him speculatively, Nyou wear a
derby hat
81 take it off in the house and in the presence of
ladies' protested the bachelor.
3sAnd your shoulders began the widow.
''They my own, = declared the bachelor.
''And your
t'They also are mines broke in the bachelos
quickly.
And besides all that, added the widow, ssyou
have that little bald spot in the middle of your head
And yet
'1Go on said the bachelor, 'tyou have said the
worst
81 broke an engagement with nice boy to dine
with you tonight
THAT doesn t prove anything said the bache-
lor scornfully Maybe he hasn't played the win
ming card. q,
No, it proves you have declared the widow.
3 can't see it, protested the bachelor
Well, just look at the Greek god over under tho
palm and then look in the glass at yourself and
work it out = ~
Ssh 6 But why look at the Greek god9
S Because, S said the widow turning to the mir
and carefully fitting her hat he is the nice boy
with whom broke the engagement
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
A Farmers Daughter.

Dear Miss Lee: AS I have red dress for this fall
I would like your advice how to make it. am IS
years DID, have black hair, brown eyes, rather dark
complexion. live on farm Ny bust measure is 80,
hips 3s, waist %; weight ITO lbs -. R. B.
Madison, MINI.
I should have box pleated skirt, each pleat
bottom with hem and couple of tucks, tho # you
are very tall for your age number of folds will be
becoming. The yoke could be Of pretty red plaid OK
edged with fT Of narrow red ribbon The ns
could be girdle of the yoke material and the full
sleeves will be brought into cuffs Of the silk folded,
velvet tabs turning back over these folded bands
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

40 not think your style Of hair dressing too DID, but
should think it might be very becoming that way.
Navy blue will suit you well, and SO viii the reds
yeHows orange pale pink old rose, brown warm gray,
DARK green, white and cream. Tans and fawns may
also be worn. ~. II -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14


would look good in skirt and Elton jacket?
x Iowa. M j. w.
The sample of brown cloth, lecked with white,
will make up into a very nice skirt and Elton coat
suit. A three-gored circular skirt fitting the hips
smoothly will become you, the narrow front width
showing couple of side pleats the edges, and the
!, bottom finished with HEM If you wish any trim
ming let it be just couple of bias bands on the
bottom, ending at the front width. Now make the
little Elton with two side pleats from each shoulder
meeting those on the skirt, and get direct line
from shoulder to hem It should fit fairly snug and
end at the waist line: Lay in narrow vest Of any
pretty material you fancy, pretty banding laid on
white silk makes nice vest and then, there the
other suggestions Of white broadcloth and green
panne velvet. IF you the broadcloth the green
velvet then the fiat collar may be of the same while
if you insert fancy vest, then brown velvet col
lar will be in good TASTE Have coat sleeves ending
I in cuffs matching the collar. You may use bias
strappng for the collar and vest if you WISH but do
not trim the lower edge Of coat, I want to give
you all the length possibly can, not breaking the
line at all.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

7 should get one Of the gray mixtures in light
weight tweed and have it made in boxpleated skirt,
the pleats stitched down to the line Of the hips
= dark red cashmere thin ladies cloth would be
excellent for best Dress and as you are so slight
becoming model should not be difficult matter. The
princess gown will become you, made with Deep
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Skirt for Thin Waists.

Dear Miss Lee: need skirt for wear with thin
waists for school this fall and would like advice as
to goods and style of making. I thought of getting
something gray. Do you think this would be suta-
ble4 will be In the sophomore class in high school
and am "A years old, will be IS this winter. I weigh
SO pounds feet tall; bust 81; waist "a; hips SO.
have very dark brown hair, dark eyes and rather
dark, but clear skin I should also like advice for
best dress this winter9 What coors are becoming to
met Also how shall dress my HART ID. E. H.
Yankton. s, D. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Sample Omitted.

''Troublesome'' has omitted her sample from her
letter.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Style for Sample.

Dear Miss Lee: I inclose sample of cloth SO
inches wide 1 have AZ yards. I feet 2
inches tall; bust So; waist 80; hip 40; 48 years
DID, dark hair and eyes. Do you think the goods
would look good in skirt and Elton Jacket
Y Iowa. M. J. w.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

Lear Miss Lee: Am imposing too much on your
good TO ask what you think necessary for the
trousseau OF winter bride, who will marry business
plete list sRrde-toRs :
Niagara, s. D.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

forci-- ENJOYS are required nowadays
O. ,OnaIiy vOuch for the social
stan q those o. their countTymen
vao a.c admitted into the presence Of
the D.. IS. 10 is weiEnigh an im9Ossi-
b..ly &C. our Ambassador to ycgch for
TIE 20 al standing q every American
taUr.#' who happens 20 be doing
E.a" .ri taEcs % Into hls head %
g. 49, C-ll' - t-c A.ls.
n tAe Dominion e. Canada there r.
n r.-'. Ecat growing more or less latc.y
f-F.sis the arpoiatlcnt O. a Cana
t..a - the exalted post % Governor.
q .-r--I. The country has always been
Iu.'i y some ue-Ihcr Cf the nobility
q CT frCm T. AID BY the Crown
q a. possible. thCT,f, -, II ne Grown
.1o.-s N!'h favor on tie petitions. that
scIs -ay 4 man bCFa g. lie United
States nay become GCFeracr-Gc aeral
q Canada. There r. nothing but the
sent = 10 CO the people 20 prcyeat thiB
3 acre "a no natiyebOrn clause. as 10
the Gaze With the Presidency q the
Caited StateS Oae who becomss 3
British subject By naturalization 20
Just as goOi a Br!tiskSr Gs enc bora
under tie British Gag.
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

That a man moving AMONGST the re-
Specialize classes should disguise him
self a. a bcggar. and go In search u
adventure. l. not a new idea. A younr
man vita a taste for such experiments,
however, introduced a novel feature.
when Incorporating a. a~-amp. by
visiting. amongst Others. some OF ais
friends
lie had a splendid opportunity Of
testing their benevolence. for none %
them recognized him With his seedy
garments and general air Of wrstchi
einess.
His pilgrimage lasted Eve days. and
during that per.Od The started In an
state % pennllessnezsl he
legged or earned Sos, about su@cienf
10 live In . rough fashion.
lie received innunerahle insults
many from unsuspccting acauain-
iancrsI. and Oaly one hind word (from
4 strangerl. Even when be entered q
shop o. lOiglng-honss with money CO.
pay FOR his needs RS rarred garments
him much contemptuous
'reatment. aai be learned severe
lesson on the importance % eiotheL
Indeed. his cynical conclusion a.
hat q man who seeks charity should,
,efOTc all things. Be vel dressed!
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

GUARD MOUNT At WEST roiNr.
dollars ere they arr fully completed IN
the year 1Ji2 Alr,aIy tie creation
% the "new West PU.ut- has pro
gEessed far enough % prove how beae-
acial win b. the Undertaking.
While the primary purpose OF Uncle
SANS unique Institution ca a.. lauks
- the Hudson River T.. % course. %
educate young men Tor Positions as
efiicUrs Cf the Units States Army. the
superiority which las won Tor lt
WORLDWIDE fame i due 60 the marvel
Gus Sf'icicncy az the nsrntal and physi-
cal training without rceaFl 90 the use
% which The knowledge n Co - put
II IL IN the intrr,-st Of this ambition to
graduate perfect Specims rs 81 Auteri-
can mauhoUi that tie costly improve
ments are belns carried forward
Nearly Trcblcs Present Capacity.
For one thing the new buildings wfll
provide Recommendations for La ca
diets. instead 81 fur go as az PRESENT.
and these ncw sfrll6turps VII also IL
Clrde a new gymnasium. riding hall.
academie hu!lfin-. cadet headquartc-s.
etc, as well as "a Ezndsonc hotel Tor
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

'LTE!FIED sENTISEL or THE MEsA
yellow, blur p4ipie and lavender: ana
each picCe has every natural APPEAR.
ance 81 WuU,i. though all are as hare
as steel. Here and there SECTIONS
show signs % decay arrested by thu
peculiar progress which converted thu
wood into mineral The Traveller seea
small chips upon the ground. and on
picking them up. finds them a. beavy
as - much lead AMI as dsuse as
hint. The Government. while allow
lag visitors % carry % little plcces Of
this character. prohibits tie removal
Of any large blocks
Huge StSas Log Bridge.
But after all, the climax % all thls
scenic beauty Is the Natural Bridge"
consisting 81 a great pctFined trInk
lying across a canyon 30 fcet dep,
and forming a natural foot bridge "a
which men may easily crOSs. AZ tho
point where the bridge crosses. the
canyon Is about - feet wide. but the
trunk lies diagOnally, aud measures
- fert bctween the points az which q
rests on the sides Of the canyon. Ths
total length % the tree exposed n
III feet. and MEASURES where q
crosses the CENTER q the canyon. 10
feet In circumference
In the past few years the log has
begun 60 show signs % yielding -
that peculiar inclination % all petri
fed tres o. crack up into immenss
pieccs: in fact. In several PLACES tr1y
ere cracks have already appearV1
The Government, In order 70 preserve
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

VAS dormant '.lIiug a dispute b
tween tire claimants. Until this tine
're family surname had been KeT
alone, being the ancient family % the
kcri Il C.ssforl, Il nov became lines
hcr. as o. rJu1ius-fOf the settlement
o. this thrsD-,UrHerei dispute awarded
the title % SIR James lines. az heir
~ rlrht Of maternal ancestress. u
- q very pretty ii,te BIT o. character.
lEtie hlstOry taat duncan Forbes, the
historian. records 10 reference 20 this
succession a. James Inaes as hfth
duke that his pedigree Of thirty Do
scents proceeds regularly from lisa.
and that IN al their long line the On.
hCTitance never went 90 a woman, that
none % them ever married an ill wife.
and that no one ever suffered for their
delts.'
Americans returning from Europe
complain that inyi atiOns u the Italian
court under the present king. Victor
Emmanuel are a good deal more al a.
cult 90 obtain. and are more spaTingly
distrihutCd than vas the case when
Uumbert occupied the throne % united
Italy In the Quirinal az Rome. The
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

and Utah. where petrifed wcod oc.
curs In grezt Quantities. yet the ~
gion known az the "Petriled Forest
81 Arizona" q most notable. and A.
prOperiy elaGed among the natural
wonders % AmErica. In the hrsl
place. u u much mora ancicnt than
the petri1ed forests o. ne YeIlow.
stone National Para. and % certain
parts o. Wyoming and California. the
dlnereDcs IN their antiquity a. gealO.
gssts count being millions % yearR
sna secondly, tnere u no other peeFf
ned fofea u which he weod assumes
80 many vafled and Wundrogs furma
ano eolora The solldlaed WOOD ~
Ms mineral state Places IT, los and
BOOKS enong u enms e pfocious
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

n the last quarter of a century would
cay that a is a wonder be is st!ll liz
ing. He q looking cut for a house
Cor the Duchess In picturesque Ga.w-g
a nne maHsi0n. CONSTRUCTED q IRISH
granite and situated betEee Tgam
lad ClarcmoTris on tie Midland sRd
Great Western Railway. las ug'n IL
Epc ted b. t..ls Connection. 10 8 known
Is Grove Caste. aad MAS Cre,.. about
forty years arO b. an eccentric bach
rlor millionaire named Cann0a. TIE
estate a,taclcl 10 tie house g. q lite
value. but tie house AM grown = are
beautiful There q p'H1ty - fshias
and shooting In the Re 1oThC'i. aEi
\ the hunting season II aitTac,s u4ay
sTistOcratie fC.k.
Floors Castle Is ire English resi-
dence % tie RoxburEaos. 10 stands ca
a terrace overlooking extensive mead
Nv lads spreading down 20 tho Tweed
a its junction with tie TeNI1L u Is
Ike a Veritable fairylaRd Il Cupclas
and minarets, Of turTets and CmOTas
ured parapetA The castle vas built
IN 1915 by sir John vanbrugh. IN the
conception q some happy moment SID
Walter Scott described "tN9 mansion %
Floors" as "A kingdom for OJrTUn and
Titania 20 dwell In, whose majesty and
beauty imprcsscs the mind with q
sense of ave mingled with pleasure.
vanbrugh might yell be dubbed the
-aFchitect 20 first dukes" from kis
close association with Blenheim for the
first Duke Of Marlborough. kimbolton
for the frst Duke q Manchester, and
now Floors for the FIRST Duke Il Rox-
burghe. who had Just received this fur
tAer title. The third auke vas 80 en-
crossed with the hfelong task % set
ting together his priceless collection
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

RAe accommodation % the uumerous
visitors. InclusliRg many nlembcrs OF
ne fair SIX, who cone 90 the Point f0r
ne various social functions which are
scattered thrOuEh the school year.
The new West Point viii place some
ndslpd comforts WitAia r. = OF the
CaAets IN gray but u viii result In No
Hesapnlng % the strcBnoUs activity OF
fAelr every day life. The West Point.
n n rOusrd az SIX O'Clock every morn
IN. alter eight hours slccp. lie Dus;
Be on tie jump from the moment b.
opens his eyes, f0r only tWcnfy ia4aat'
e r. allowed him 90 wash. dress. tosd
I'd his bc,.dlng and sCt In or.er his
room and lis eoutents. 40 Go O'esock
he yOung men form In companies and
marrh 60 the mess hall for hrcakfast.
Almost immeliately after breakflst
begins q routine % study that iaceudea
such branches as mathematics. draw
ine. modern languages geography.
chemIstry, geolo<y. etc. Iniersrersed
bFtwecn the study AMI recitation hours
arr Intervals % driil. AM What In sny
other school wouM b. Eivea over %
Fr~rration periods are dcvOted % ath-
lrtics m accOrdaRce with = deen!te
prosTam-
To Make Physically Perfect.
The cadets 90 West Point 60 IN for
almost every kD0Wa mu~cle-builliiis
exercise. Early IN the morR.ng they
70 through the weIi-known -sftins
en- arm ana time h also Devoted par
eiculariy IN .,ummef b tcnniS sol.
pola. hunals g.1lnR. baseball foot bail
ana swimming. The gymnasium pur
ssIts Include boxing. fenelnR. slnsle
ssick sxercina, e9e. N addlfioo -
Wharh ins1ruclion and pmctieo n
Anncing are compulsory dung no
Vsnrs e - four year oDucNA
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16
A Haepy Family.

\ so-ollled happy family" p. 7. Bar.
mum used to exhibit consisted Of . lon
! tiger. 4 bezr. = wolf. and G IamA, al
p-nned together IN one cage. Remark
ale = a visitor said 10 Mr. Baruam; -re-
markable, impressive. instructiysi And
bow long have these animals dwslf %
Eesher IN this VayF Seven moufhSS
Barnum answered. "but The iamb ka,
oocasiouAlly 10 hs roasgsAs
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16
THE new NEST POINT.
a STRENUOUS LIFE PROTTDED
FOR Tue TOCNC CAPETS
AND FtTtRE OFFICERS.

Ain u 60 Make N!sn Quick and self.
ReiiagS Additions Being
Made 90 Institution SOCial Lille q
Feature
The United States Military Academy
81 West Point has long enjoyed an IN.
ternationai reputation as tie Gnest
trainins institution iu ;lr world auI
this prestige viii bc considerably en-
HANGED ui"n the completion Of the
hrre scheme 81 Improvements now
under way and up which Congress
VII cxpUud more tAaa seven million
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16
PALACE FIT FOR 7ITANIA.
WOST EfiJTfTGL PIL4CE ~
ENGftAB ELSIDENCE ar
IIERICIY WONIX.

j. NV Look Nc fOr an Irish Castle.
Canada Wants a Local Prcmicr-
NEtisc AmtT,San Hiight Hold such
a Position.
The Duchess of Roxburghe. nee Coo
let q New York. after many frultless
attempts 10 hnd a suitable residence In
ireland, has intruslod the matter 20
Lord Barry lIOre, who married. as bis
second wife. the widow q Arthur Post
q New York. and thereby. quite natu-
rally, greatly Improved his financial
position. That IL one reason he Is par
tai 20 American women and willing &C
DO all 10 his power TO assist them. rev
T~cn know Ireland better than he
'ces. ~ one time be vas one OF the
''7t hated rT'n In the country, ADD
s...ce-t l;u-,Li5 Of Irish history With
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

stone. The mineral wood f. converted
into shaleedOny. opals aud agatcs. and
many Of the pieces closely approach
Use condition % jaspar and Onyx.
4 he degree % hardness attained ~
Lent quality ~ emery.
Among Ire color s.pu are even
conceivable bAadr " black. I'd. whlts,
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16

YaFi-iiscd h1amaatine Forms fili-
Mons ~ Yeats Ol1-PTesCrNed by
It's GOyCTnASnt Against Sp0lia-
tlaa-NatuT al - ongets
The DeLand weekly news. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1887-190?, 1906-03-16
H. Broke a. the Weeiias.

A Temperance lecturer, speaking IN
Keene. ~ IL, reminded his hearers OF
the story Of Dives and Lazarus lie
pointed out how. when Dives was N
1Iades. he did not ask for beer or wine
OF whisky, but for one drop Of water