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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-29
PARIS IN THE SIXTIES.
Coffee Better in French Capital Then
Than Now

Col. de la Poer Beresford. in National Review
The hotels in Paris in the sixties gave
better coffee than is now obtainabie. but
their sanitary arrangements left much to
he desired. The Hotel Vouillemont, close
TO the Place de la Concorde, was very
quiet, clean and distingue, but so dull.
The King of Naples (Bomba) lived there
then with his beautiful consort sister of
the Empress of Austria fresh from the
misery of Gaeta. The Hotel des Etran-
gers, Rue Vivienne. was fine old seven
teenth century house. since demolished
tp give room to the Bibliotheque Impe-
riaie sNationale>. On all the new build
in=s in Paris. especially on the Pavilions
de Flore and the junction of the Tuilertes
and the Louvre. the imperial crown over
~ appeared in profusion. II des
ennemics en- mis-. partout,' was said OF
the emperor. Among the enemies Roche
fort otherwise Marquis de la Rochefort-
Iucaye), in the "Rappel." was most per-
sistent. The emperors own family were
not his best friends. jerome Plon-plon).
VINO married King Victor Emmanuers
sister and disRusted her by his irreliglous
sentiments. was always intriguing against
the cousin who loaded him with benefits.
Pierre BonapaTte, who shot the Journalist
Uric de Fonvielle in a curious duel in his
own house, did enormous harm to the I'M
pprial cause. The Prince Imperial was
perhaps destines to revive a lost cause.
lie was delightful child. who often APP
pcared dressed in the uniform OF the
Grenadiers de la Garde Imperiale. The
pe1ple cheered the prince and his nurse
hut they scarcely noticed the emperor, or
even the charming empress. In the
Champs Elysees in 1861. there We're but
few residences at intervals beyond the
Rond Point Where the Avenue de-
IAlma and the Rue Pierre Charron, full
of beautiful houses, now stand were
nothing but walls, gardens and small
houses. There were more important ones
that have disappeared. Grenelle was a
district of ''terrains vaSues' The Troca
dero was a quarry of oolitic stone. NJ
Casimir Periers handsome house stood
where is now the Elysee Palace Hotel
In the Avenue Kleber. where the Hotel
Magnificent has lately been opened. lived
Queen Isabella of Spain. Racy stories
were told of this monarch: perhaps they
were inventions. The Avenue de rlmpe-
ratrice that leads down 10 the Bois de
RouloGne from the Arc de lEtoile, looked
then much as now, save that many more
horSemen trotted on the soft side. DR.
Evans, the American dentist, who was IN
strumental in aiding the empress to es-
cape from Paris. lived in corner house
on the left-hand side going toward the
were in the most embryo state, and apart
ments could he had i'll this quarter for a
mere song.
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skins contain a slight shade OF brown,
whereas they should be of a pure siIverv
white color. 1t is this Wilderness that
decides their value.
Most of the heads used on rugs now
adays are made Of papier mache with oc-
casionally the original teeth of the ami
NAL. They are covered, Of course. with
the animals own skin. Making good the
wh1skers, the hair Of the eyebrows and
getting lffelike pose about the face Ia a
task which only an artist In this line cam
undertake. The skins of the tiger. leon
ard and the other great cats go through
the same processes. Then the furrier will
mount nve or six of the smaller animals.
such as the lynx. fox, wolf etc. on ono
foundation, making them up into a good
sized rug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-29
COlOred Wool
Skirt Patterns.
$l.25 and Sl.5OeaCh.

Full length and width, in all the
staple grays. reds, blues and black
mixed. 4 very acceptable Xmas
gift
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-29

it Is suspended on hooks and allowed to
remain in a dry but high temperature
for several hours. 1t is next beaten by
two men with long canes. This beating
has the effect of making the skin pliable.
All that requires to be done now is to
make all bad places good, such as bullet
holes and rents caused through spear
thrusts and mount it. If it is desired to
mount the pelt with head the furrier
has to call in the taxidermist to his aid
The skin of the polar bear measures
from ten feet to much as twelve feet
or even fourteen feet in length. and from
five feet TO seven feet in width, veritable
miniature carpet of glossy white fur,
IL. to PA inches in depth. These rugs.
too. are expensive. running from low
as E35 up to $50 apiece and more. 1t
is only a connoisseur in skins that can
tell their real market value. In the case
of the polar bear it is very seldom that
perfect specimen is found. Most of these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-29

skins is at once strange yet fascinating
business. Naturally the most valuable
skin today Is that of the king Of beasts.
A lion skin, with a we'll mounted head
and flowing name, will fetch as much as
sIOO or even E12O, though occasionally
they can be picked up for ESQ or a little
less. 1t depends upon whether 1t is
full-grown specimen, the rarity of the spe-
cies and its condition. When first received
bv the furrier the raw material certainly
does not look inviting. but after fort
nights work upon It. during which period
it passes through Is many as twelve dit
ferent hands. it converted into charm
ing and majestic rug, a fitting adorn-
ment for any mansion
First of all it goes into the picking
vat, a receptacle containing certain
chemical liquids. where it remains for
two or three days. 1t is then scraped
with large knives. when it is placed in a
tub and beaten under foot in sawdust.
1t now passes to the drying room, where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-29
skins OF WILD BEASTS
How Made Into Rugs-False Head
With Animals Teeth.

If the reports of the large furriers are
to be believed there is veritable craze
now for rugs made out of the skin Of
some wild beast. Thousands of skins are
now converted into charming and delight
full rugs. and they certainly include a
great variety of animals, from the mon
key to the lion and the little Teddy
bear to the huge polar
The dressing and mounting of these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-29

1t pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds OF situations are
filled through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-29
Pride of Country.

When she came to Washington, in 1885.
she had already entered on these blessed
activities. Her early interest in human
things and i'm pride of country as
Daughter of the Revolution. bearing the
heritage of the revered name of Sewer,
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
TorrIr and Iadie.-

When the sweet summer days reveal the
treasures OF TIE leafy byways one notices
beds Of shining leaves which grow straigh.
from the ground almost arrow-shaped
and among them are strange leaf-Iike
sheaths. purple spotted Ike the leaves
when prO1sct crimson columns surround
ed By stamerz, which disappear by the
end of August and leave large clusters
Of reddish orange berries, the leaves and
fruit being known as lords and ladies
The berries and leaves Of this beautiful
wild plant are poisonous. but the ruber
root. specially prepared, makes a very
palata0le ssEo-like food. and there was
once quite an industry carried on IN Port
land Island OF preparing the roots for
edible purposes
Lords and ladies' were familiar plants
in Queen EliZabeth-s reign. says Home
Notes. wher they were known as starch
plants" because starch was made from
their roots to stifen lawn. which vas
Just then the fashionable wear, so the
7vayside flowers have always had theiT
uses, as well as their essentially decora-
tive side, which bTightens the hedge
rows when other blossoms have faded
into the mists OF yesteryear-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
FROM WOMARS
POINT OF VIEW

TIE pitfau in the path Of middle age is
a disinclination TO exercise and grow
ing fondness for ease. generally taken in
a sitting position. with loose. comfortable
clothing. To the members Of my sex I
say; Don't give into il. for 1t is fatal to
2 youthful appearance In these days
youth is paramount and success comes
grudgingly 10 those who do not have a
semblance Of II at least
Reclining at full length has the advan-
tage OF keeping the hip measure down
and the habit Of holding the body erect
prevents the settling which the accumu-
lation Of years tends 20 bring Overmuch
sitting viii do more 10 make the lower
part OF the body heavy than anything a
woman can do. Only by care can an
alert. youthful figure be carried into and
beyond middle life
A woman who is battling successfully
against eorpulency told me that she never
eats as much as she wants. that she
fights against a longing for tidbits be
tween meals, walks OF stands about for
ten minutes after eating. and takes as
much rest as she needs by lying at fun
length on a couch That may sound ike
hardship. but she regards it as a mere
nothing compared TO the burden Of ex-
cess flesh
There IS a gray-haired matron living
near ne who takes long swim every day
IN summer and once a week in other sea
sons. at swimming schools in the latter
case She IS strong and healthy and
shapeIv as a woman should be at any
the system VIII not stand the shock of
cold water, but it can be pushed well into
old age If the body IS hardened by early
habits
The average woman does not take sutf-
cient exercise Society natrons combat
every desire 20 take their ease and walk
themselves into health and trimness Of
figure. They know the value OF good
looks and do their best 10 secure and re-
tain them I meet almost daily a stun
ming looking woman whose appearance
gives the lie TO her family age record
She looks scarcely more than half the
siXty-odd years credited 10 her, and has
a neck that many a debUtante envies.
She is absolutely tireless. takes up each
new fad and carries II 10 a hnish. and
does more work than two ordinary wom-
en- That woman viii never grow old, for
I have seen others like her. seen them az
an advanced age, and they were positive
wonders On the other hand, are young
women who look double their age because
they have fallen into careless ways. both
Of living and dressing. Their husbands
have not kept them company on the road
20 old age. for men lnger on the borders
Of youth til forced TO leave They rarely
GepaTt Willingly BETTY BRADEEN
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
TO BE CONTINUED ro-MoRRow.
FRENCH HOUSEKEEPING.
From Home Life IN Frasos.

From Home Life IN France.
IN England the proportion Of men TO
women indoor servants is as one TO three
or four; in France the reverse is the case.
parlor maids being unknown. the one
femme de chambre being lady's maid as
well as housemaid- The housework-
sweeping busting, &c.-mainIy falls upon
the men servants.
One element entaiIing much extra work
for servants a. England is absent in a
French house This is the staying guest.
the succession OF visitors. Outside pri-
vate hotels and in the handsome fats OF
fashionable quarters there is. indeed. no
room in Partisan households for friends.
The words dine and sleep" or week
end" visits have not found their way into
French Dictionaries. nor have dine and
sleep or weekend guests yet become
French Institutions.
It Is easy thus 10 understand why three
or four servants suffice in France. while
in England a dozen would be needed for
people Of similar means and position. and
where three or four maids are kent in
England only a general servant is kept in
France
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04

Stevens. with careful carelessness. let
this letter drop on the floor Of the Vfr-
ginia headquarters room 1t was found
and read Instantly the Virginia delega-
ton sOlidided n support OF Harrison.
and he won the nomination It was the
first real fight for a nomination by na-
tional convention
b Another remarkable feature Of the cam
paign Of $40 was the establishment Of
the Abolition party. Its candidate for
President. James G. Birney. received Z059
votes mostly in New York and Massa-
chusetts, but il was the beginning of a
movement which brought about the poll
teal conditions which resulted in the
civil war. the abolition Of slavery, and
the reunion Of the States upon q basis
Of ACKNOWLEDGED inseparable permanency-
Another innovation OF the campaign OF
1870 was that William Henry Harrison
took the stump. II was contrary to al
precedent and the Democrats affected to
be shocked beyond words by the Indecent
spectacle OF a candidate for President
actually pleading for votes on the hust-
ings- But the tour OF Ohio and Indiana
enabled Harrison TO Offset the charge
that be was a mere puppet In the hands
Of political schemers, and il turned the
tide in his favor.
this country has ever seen was the Whig
gathering at the battle-ground Of Tippe-
canoe near Lafayette. Ind on May g
$50 a log cabin had been built OF the
field. and in It Gen Harrison received the
veterans who had fought there under him
against Tecumseh- II was a great day.
and Harrison made a great speech He
then began his famous hand-shakiug
49, .r-L
ulsr belief at that tine. caused his death
one month after he was inaugurated
President People came in wa gons for
more than 80 miles to the TippecanCe
meeting. and there were 9o.o00 people
there
The campaign lie" reached its height
in this contest ThurlOW Weed. editor
OF the Albany Journal was accused by
the Albany Argus OF having shaved the
whiskers OF a corpse 70 make it pass for
the body Of william Morgan. said 10 have
been slain by the Nasons, Gen Harrison
was accused Of cowardice in battle. and
Democrats refused 10 believe that he was
even present at the Battle Of Tippe-
canoe Horace Greeley thundered de-
nunciations Of the Democrats. who were
Gssiduously spreading the lie that Gen
Harrison had voted 10 sell white men into
slavery for debt
The great popular interest and excite
mert brought out the greatest vote ever
cast Up 10 that time. the total being
nearly 2.500.00l Harrison's majority Of
the popular vote was something less than
10000 but he carried nineteen of the
twenty-six States and received "a cleo
tOral votes 70 80 for Van BUrel- The re-
suit Of the election brought Joy TO the
hearts OF the Wings, but II was doomed
10 be slOrt-Lved-
tC0pgright. Iss. By Frederic J Haskfn1
To-mOrrOvr Presidential Cam
pafgns- VI-The POIk-CIay Race of
IS44.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
BACHELOR MUSINGS.

It's cheaper to be married than to be
engaged
IN the game OF hearts. when in doubt
always lead diamonds.
The foolish girl sighs 10 be the first in
a mans LIE the wise one seeks to be the
last.
A good man often burns the candle at
both ends IN order 70 throw more light on
the subject
Even though man thinks the world Of
a woman. he should remember that there
are others
Women rarely know what a contempt
they have for society until they hnd
themselves cut by it
When you staEd on the doorstep Of
Love always get pat into the hall before
you give the belle ring
a man viii try 70 marry the girl he
loves-a girl viii Try 70 love the man she
marries-
There is only one man 10 whom women
can be crueler than to the one she hates
that is the man she loves
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
GIRLS ENTERTAIN
OLD SUPERSTTTTONS

Frun the New YORK VOID
Superstition is far from dead n the
case Of modern girls about TO be mar
ried. men as rule caring little ss re
CARDS day or month There are still in
be found. for example. maids who Ge-
cline 70 listen 10 the reading OF their
banls. fearing. as The Old superstition
had il, that the children born Of the mar
rage would be deaf and dunb-
The loss Of the engagement ring IS con
sidered by many 70 Be the climax Of II
luck and equivalent TO a supernatural
sign from above forbiddilg the girl 70
marry the man who gave her the ring.
Many women are 70 be found VINO VIII on
no account remove either their engage
ment OF their wedding rings, the former
portendlng the death Of either the en-
gagged couple. the latter the death OF the
husband.
IN certain country districts Of the South
American states rla-iageaoIe girls 70
the number OF thirteen frequently agree
20 meet every month IN a room and pull
from each others tTesses as many hairs
as the despoiled one has lived years. his
being. according 10 superstition. an IN
fallable remedy for encouraging back
ward yOung men 70 propose. The custom
is not unknown among girls Of the Latin
races OF going TO the neighb0ri1g Cems-
terry in the dead Of night IN quest OF 4
stone which. when found and placed IN
der the pillow. is sure 70 have the effect
OF bringing about a desired marriage
There has fGr long existed a vague 10
ton that the breaking Of a glass or porce-
lain vessel at d marriage Is certain 20
render The union OF young psir happy
It is supposed 10 have the effect OF ward
ing of its dissolution by divorce
A custom has long prevailed II Jewish
families Of breaking The glasses fTcm
which the bride and bridegroom drink at
their wedding and then crushing the
fragments under foot Among the BO-
heuisns the custom prevails Of breaking
a water pitcher when the wedding break
fast is eaten The number Of years Of
happy married life viii. according 70 the
notion. correspond with the nuube- OF
fragments picked up
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
IF You Changed.
You Would See that Your Horse
Fared Better.

You Would See that Your Horse
Fared Better.
What a startling change in the treat
ment Of horses would quickly occur II
men were used exactly as they treat their
horses In that case
Whips would be seldom used
Jerking the bit would cease.
Also yelling. cursing. pounding. and
kicking
Check reins would be very slack
Binders would be discarded
Clipping and docking would 50 out Of
style"
Big loads would rarely be seen.
Fast driving would be unpopular
Axle grease would have a boom
Better roads would be loudly demanded
Wide tires would be numerous
Race tracks would be for sale"
TEs demand for horse blankets would
double
Stables would be light, clean, and well
ventilated
Horses would be watered frequently.
fed regularly. have a variety and sun
cheney Of food. and a deep, soft bed IN an
ample stall al night
All OF which proves how mean, cruel,
and ignorant mankind IS likely 10 be
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
4 Business Girls WAY.
One Method of Investing When the
Times Are Hard.

One Method of Investing when the
Times Are Hard
The wise and thoughtful girI viii look
a year ahead, and take advantage OF the
bargains IN hats. shoes. &C. At the pres
ent time. She VIII be able 70 wear them
for a few months now. for special occa-
siOns. and next season. when everything
Is more expensive. she viii have them for
everyday wear This has been termed
compound interest on economy" Styles
DO not change 50 -adicaIly as 70 make
this suggestion impractical
The young business woman can look
better and save money by taking advsn-
tass OF the prevailing style Of the one
piece frock. instead OF wearing the white
blouse and dark skirt Il Is more be-
coming and saves laundry bills. patience.
and the everything mending Of the deli
cate fabric and lace
Dark silk tailored waists seem so much
more practical than the white. that wrin-
kle and soil so readily and are unbecom-
ing to any but the trimmest figure.
In considering her fail suit, If she viii
have il made by a competent tailor. and
have it vel fitted, she VIII make a good
investment She viii never look shoddy.
even when the suit IS very old. If il is
kept pressed ny the tailor. and the third
season for such a suit is better than the
end OF the first season for a cheap store
suit
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
A Possible Pink.
Very Pretty Frock which EndEres
Seaside Wear.

Very Pretty Frock which EndEres
Seaside Wear.
There Is q rather deep shade Of pink
which wears fairly vel at the seashore
and a very pretty trock IN linen of this
color is made for a dark-haired girl
The front breadth IS turned up after the
fashion Of the TUNES once called Izveuse
Under it IS a complete short skirt OF the
linen EdginE the turnsd-up skirt or
tunic- is band OF very coarse emoroid-
cry in thick white thread Similar en-
broidery 10 this outlines the fronts and
falls a E-rIe below The waist in a point
The sleeves. only just long enough 70
reach The elbow. are turned backs with
little pointed cuffs embroidered in a small
design TO match that On the bodice
This very thick embroidery looks ex-
trsuely vel on a washing dress II the
texture Of Z be solid enough 10 support
Il and one Of its great advantages IS that
Il comes home looking even better than
new from the hands OF the laUndress If
she VII but remember that Il should be
fr0Ied on the wrong side so as 20 bring
the raised petals into good relief.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
Sandwiches

A few novel suggestions for the sand
Nich problem can be found in the follow
ing
Cheese-One package Of cream cheese
(white). with finely shaved onion and a
suggestion Of parsley
Watercress-Choice bits OF watercress
and chopped haTd-boued eggs. spread
with uayounaise dressing
Creamed beef-Creamed beef thickened
with cheese, spread while hot
Olive-Stufed olives chopped and mixed
with mayolneise-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
Feminine Econnmr.
From Tufzp

dL1Ee
The following letter was received from
his sister by a New Yorker, who was
away from home on a visit
7 am sending by mail a parcel contain
ing the golf coat you want As the brass
buttons are heavy. 7 have cut them OF 70
save postage Your loving sister. j.
p. S.-YOU VIII find the buttons in tbs
risht-hand pocket OF the coat"
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
Women and Exercise.

Women, there is no doubt. run easily
into excess as far as exercise Is concerned.
They will either take no exercise at al.
and sit huddled over a book or piece oH
fancy work. OF they viii suddenly start %
walk. and continue walking until they al
most drop Exercise. to do good. should
be gentle and regular
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
Original Bedroom Draperieu.

Now that applique is so fashionable, a
very pretty style for curtains. bureau
scarfs- &c, can be made, inexpensiveIy.
by sewing on linen. crash, or net the
medallions cut from an old Powered lawn
dress For the bureau make candlestick
shade 10 match. mounted on buckram
and bound with rfbbon 70 harmnniza-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
Empire Aprons Are Enecfive.

An Empire apron for small girls that
would faI tree 1honn short yoke OF en-
broidery insertion finished over the shoul-
ders with Fuf7es OF lawn Is serviceable
and stylish For such a model two yards
Of lawn and less than 9 yard Of insertion
viii be needed IN the making
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
a LittIe Girr. siIk Petticoat.

Any little girl might have one Of her
vanities gratifed by nice silk pstticoat
made OF the material OF an old parasoi
OF umbrella Cut hole large enough Tor
the waist and make the lower edge even.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
Her Identity.

Farmer Honk (nusingly)-They say
Deacon Kiutchpenny's wife was a para
Son before be married her. and
Mrs. Honk Coriskly)-Nothing Of the
kind she was a Smith I knew The
whole fsmily-Puck.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-04
THE DRESS WRAP FOR FALL.
Il Is Of thin unlined silk
Il E- O-s.-,aar u -.r-n---

Il is Of thin unlined silk
II is Oriental n pattern
Il IS voluninous. but clingfng
Il comes in all colOrs, but black, brown,
and dark blue are the favorites-
Il IS generally trimmed with embroidery
or braid and often has a hood
Long straight lines without boufentry
at the bottom are eXaCted Of il
Thin wools- pOngees- taffeJas. satins.
and other silks are generally employed in
its construction