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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

With passage paid for and trunks
aboard, family OF nine stayed on
the wharf in New York and saw their
ship sail away for France, because the
wife and mother had premonition
that the ship was going down. The
ship did not go down; but II 1t had,
how eagerly that foolish premonition
would have been seized upon by the
superstitious to find cause and effect
In what is merely coincidence! Fortu
nately. most of the things that our
vague apprehension foresees are not
there when we come to them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

The Wright brothers between them
have established the fact that flight
like a bird is possible, but also that
It is very difficult. 1t requires no
merely good flying machine, but a
good operator. However, says the
Brooklyn Eagle, once a man learns
how to fly with freedom, he will have
thousands of rivals. The human part
Of the problem is easy, and on it's
mechanical side it is approaching so,
luton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

The navy department has asked per
mission to use the Washington mon.
ument as telegraph pole-not a com
mon or street-disfguring variety Of
pole for stringing wires on, but as 6
station for temporary experiments wit
wireless telegraphy. 1t is believed thai
from It's top, 555 feet in the air. mes
sages can be sent to warships 800
miles away. II this is found possible
an iron tower of the same height will
be erected in Washington for per
manent wireless station. The Frencl
government is using the Eiffel tower
In this way.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Two-thirds of the habitual inebri-
ates under some form of public care
in Great Britain are mentally defec.
tive, according to the recent report
Of the royal commission On the care
and control of the feehle-binded.
This conclusion conforms to that
drawn by many thoughtful persons in
America. The man who permits him.
self to become incapacitated through
the qualification of any appetite is
deficient, either mentally or morally
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05
OBITUARY.

Mrs. William Aston, who for 81
years had been regarded as the socia
leader of New York, died of heart
disease at her home on Fifth avenue
in New York.
DR.. ]. Edward Hall, a noted dentist
died of hydrophobia In Shanghai
China.
Rev E. Jay Cooke, rector of ST.
Stephens Episcopal church at Schuy
lerville, N. Y, and nephew of Jay
Cooke, the famous financier, dropp4i
dead at Schenectady, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

King Edward. though gracious SOW
sreign, is busy man, and probably
never will find time to make lord out
Of our distinguished ex-countryman,
William Waldorf Astor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Emperor Franz Joseph still enjoys
his favorite pastime Of hunting at
Ischl. and in spite of his IS years
climbed 5000 feet the other day and
shot four stays.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

It is easier now for stranded British
ers in this country to write home fol
money. The same happy condition ap
plies to stranded Americans In Eng
land.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

The navy wants an airship which
will float as we'll as fly. Naval experts
understand that 1t is entirely possible
to be in the air and in deep water at
one and the same time
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Andrew Carnegie has now estab-
hshed hero fund of s1,250,000 for
Scotland, with listening to bagpipe
music barred as a reason for getting
in the money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Will the broken-down English no
bleman who marries a poor girl at
home instead of an American heiress
be given an annuity from the Carnegie
hero fund?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

The Bocootawanankes Canoe club
was recently organized at Pawtuxet,
r. I. Imagine a girl trying to work
that name onto a sofa pillow!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Aeroplanes Of the Wright pattern
are to be on the market soon at about
$4,000 each. Take a few home to
amuse the children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Hope has been described as life
preserver with most Of the cork out
of II"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Now that it has been discovered
that sweet potatoes make an excellent
brain food some philanthropist should
work to have the price reduced.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Though it is foretold by aeroplane
manufacturers that the battleships are
doomed, the scuttling of those impress
sive vessels will be postponed awhile.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Few Of us have shoulders that will
not droop under the weight Of imag-
mary troubles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

And now some one claims that girl
knows two weeks before a man even
admits to himself that she is rather
attractive what hour he will propose,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

The man who isn't satisfied until he
n married isn't always satisfied then.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

The man who prides himself on al
ways saying what he thinks seldom
succeeds in saying anything any one
else wants to hear.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Who was it that said the new fem
inine hat wasn't to be bigger and more
outrageous than ever?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

The only thing wrong with money 10
that there isn't enough of 1t to 60
round.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

A whistling buoy adrift is soaring
mariners on the wide Atlantic. But If
1t only refrains from THE Merry
Widow" ct al, all may yet be well.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

The proper study of mankind Is
man, but the most talked of one just
at present is tuberculosis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

About this time paterfamilias gets
stalled with questions from Young
Hopeful on school subjects.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Maybe the airship will GUST the war
ship, but it will have to take several
feeds of gas or gasoline first,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Iceland is eager for home rule. In
other words, it's people want te be
their own icemen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

Every time Alfred Austin bursts into
ours all over the world.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05

A craze for aeroplanes is developing.
But that is business which is liahs
to frequent drops.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05
A. c. Ross. Pub.

IT'S better to occupy matched cot
tAge than a marble mausoleum.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-11-05
State Tressurery Is Full.

State Tressurery Is Full.
In the state treasury on Oct. 81 there
were S52S,627, not to mention the odd
cents. The day before the balance
was I,51,415. These sums represent
the cash in the general revenue sub
ject to draft for general expenses of
the state administration. There was
total of s1,356,039 in the treasury,
counting the bonds and othesr funds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

achieving the result not only with ey-
ercises. but by the ingenious cut of her
clothes. The modern idea of physical
feminine beauty is after the pattern of
the leek. writes the well-known French
author. NJ. Paul Adams. The spring
styles. as usual. are being tried out on the
Riviera. and l hear a great deal about
the new tailor mades which are appear
ing on the Cote dAzur They have. In
spite of the pictures seen in the fashion
plates. round skirts for walking. which
are worn with ultra long coats of the
semi-tight order.
Fashion is capricious creature. and IL
Is not always easy to understand her
rea sonings. For example. does it not seem
strange that we are wearing very long
coats with short skirts and at times very
trailing skirts with short coats? To the
ordinary mind IT would seem as though
the reverse would be more to the point.
And still the effect of a long, semi tight
coat worn over round skirt Is smart
and pleasing. particularly when the out
line is picturesque one With these
coats are sleeves. long, tight and very
plain, with curved cuff framing the
wrist and knuckes. Our short sleeves
and short sleeves are still to be worn on
occasions-will be reserved for afternoon
gowns and for summer frocks of the
dressy kind When short sleeves do be-
take themselves to morning coats they
will be of the kimono variety and will be
waistcoat
Nearly all Of the new coats continue
to be made with rounded fronts. and
many of them still show binding of
wide silk braid. At Monte Carlo the
gored circular walking-length skirt and
the three-Quarter coat with rounded
front have become almost a uniform, and
are worn in the morning by the smartest
women. And every woman at this charm
ing resort looks slim even If nature has
given her a few extra pounds too many.
Indeed, there is no getting away from
the fact that the fashions OF the moment
are wholly and entirely for the slim, al
though the question has yet to be solved
how we are all to arrive at that condi-
ton Corsets. it is only reasonable to
suppose will assist ably, but there will DE
no getting away from certain aggravated
forms Of adipose. And yet the verdict
stands firm that we shall be long and
slim and supple.
Inconsistency in Bordered Materials.
In this particular connection another
undeniable Inconsistency is supplied In
the bordered materials. In themselves
charming beyond description. 1T will sure
ly tax the ingenuity of the cleverest
artists to build them up in the correct
sheathlike form without disturbing the
continuity Of the patterned border. If
the design is sufficiently conventional to
submit to being taken on the bias, there
Is the resource of the Overskirt drapery.
forming shawl point in front and at
the back with slightly raised Sides So
far as the bordered materials affect the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

ingly to this design. The border is used
to outline the neck and armholes of the
Jumper waist. and often it appears at
the bottom of the skirt. Short sleeves
will be the happy lot of the small girl in
the summer on all her rocks. \ sleeve
of this kind is comfortable and pretty
il Is little wonder it still remains in favor.
new touch is given white dresses by
banding them with colored materials and
these bands are often braided with white
soutache or are LETT perfectly plain. one
fances. Coats are mostly of the short.
box shape and a great convenience is the
ESge armhOles that accommodate the XII
mono dress sleeves without mussing their
freshness A dainty little coat for a girl
Of four five years seen recently at a
shop that makes a speciality of children
clothes Is of fine white broadcloth made
exactly like a grOwn-up girls box coat.
About the collar. on the cuffs and down
the front o. the Jacket is a line of white
silk braid The jacket fastens with tiny
taSSels of silk.
Striking looking buckles to hold the soft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
To Remodel Old Hats.

A MONG a group of handsome spring
hats the writer noticed two or three
that were of golden straw, which sug-
geSted possibilities as 70 what might be
accomplished with ten-cent bottle OF
gold paint and a shabby or faded hat.
A little bronze paint might be added II
the gold shade is too bright. and all that
is required is to paint the straw
Green velvet and cherries adorned this
model (Which. by the way. could be pur-
chased for $3.50. Another color that goes
well with gold hats ts the gray-blue tone.
Black. however, is smarter than either
especially when a little fluffy white 10
added
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

lily successful. but the most interesting
part of the display. to the women at least,
is the section devoted to ARTS precieux.'
All the best nouveau art jewelers. of the
gay capital have sent in specimens OF
their work. in several cases the showing
of chased metals and rare stones is alto
gether remarkable.
The gowns worn on the opening day Of
this salon were very lovely. real breath
of spring swept across the Place de la
Concorde. bringing out a splendid array of
summary hats and frocks. And a sur
prising number of green costumes. every
possible shade of this nuance except en-
erald was parade. In fact. all the
pastel green's are in great favor this
season, but one of the most alluring
green's is of bright fig shade. l noticed
al the club a stunning gown of this color
made with a moderately long skirt in
which was inset a band of silk flet in the
same shade the cloth about the hem.
The coat was three-Quarter length. Dor
dered with band of the fllet. On the side
seams of the jacket there were curious or
naments. with tassels Of fig green chenille.
The coat was sleeveless and worn over a
waistcoat of mirror velvet, which boosted
long and perfectly tight sleeves. This
was an elaborate, but an especially beau
tiful gown. and it would make an ideal
model for a matron's visiting costume.
An Alliance Of Japan and France.
very original style adopted by two or
three of the best dressed women at the
salon suggested an alliance of Japan and
France in the directoire days. In one
case the skirt was long and trailing and
of dark green chiffon cloth. and the bodice
was quite kimono in outline. but the loose
sleeves were confined by very wide and
high sash. which reached we'll up under
the arms and was composed of dark green
crepe de chine. This sash was swathed
tightly around the bust and waist. and
the two long ends. tied at the left side.
close to the front. hung loosely to the
in with two large chenille tassels. The
kimono bodice opened back and front
over a chemisette of tucked muslin inset
with lace. With a subtle but distinct
change We are still having with us the
fashions of Japan. kimono effects are
still to be seen on waists but almost in
variably the folds of the materials are
closely confined over the bust and at
the waist. OF course. it Is true that Jap
anese women wear a wide sash around
their kimonos. but in the case of the orr
entail lady there is no suggestion of a
waist
Now the new outline displays very
plainly the waist. even though the hour
glass Of former days is considered in the
worst possible taste. The new waist Is
that of a very perfectly formed slender
woman incased In cleverly boned prin-
cess robe. All the dressmakers are do
ing away AZ much as possible with the
idea of tight lacing; but. on the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
CHAPTER II.
BeatriZ.

The other two were sleeping very tran
GULLY. heads buried beneath their
blankets A mouse which scuttled along
the Wanscot seemed to make much un-
necessary noise. and ODare considering
attentively the echoes from below. felt
cold and lonely as these became more
audible
There was more than one person as
cending. There were two-two men.
There were more than two. but the third
was not necessarily a man. There were
no more than three. all told.
Two men and woman he deduced
fngeniously. with rather more supper
than they can conveniently carry on an
even keel. They're not very conversa-
tional l wish they'd say something"
His wish was not granted however,
and the footsteps halted, SO that there
was funeral stiffness for a space. The
ticking of his watch was like the blows
of trip hammer. He could hear his
heart beat.
They've reached the floor below" hs
calculated. "A festive sort of owl our
Italian friend
Suspicious of a silent scuffie reached
his straining ears. and then the nearer
impression of slow but steadier climbing
There We're only two pairs OF feet now.
and they seemed disproportionately
heavier
They're sober enough" thought the
listener
again, and he heard a hoarse whisper
Some one came forward. and, having
stealthily turned the handle of the locked
door behind which he was covering.
tired. apparently satisfied. 10 insert a key
i'm that adjoining.
a match was struck gas burner lit,
and then three people entered the studio
of j. Gonzalez: ODare believed that one
OF them had done under some compul-
sion although without spoken protest.
He did not quite know what 10 do next.
1t would not have been wise to wake the
others lest by some startled exclamation
they should apprise the enemy of their
presence. He did not feel like lying down
again and letting i'll alone.
He had no wish to interfere i'm what
did not concern him, but TN sit M
for while and see what happens" he
resolved and rubbed his eyes as there
shot a ray of light from crack in the
plaster of the partition facing him. Then
he cautiously. and, creeping toward
ii in his stocking soles. peered through.
The adjacent room was little larger
than a cupboard and could boast no win
dows. Its walls were bare. There was
no carpe. the floor. The furniture
consisted of single armchair.
Beyond 1t through an open door was a
more commodious chamber. but almost
empty also, in far O'Dare could
Judge.
1t was Gonzalez who had lit the gas.
He was bareheaded. hut wore a fur-lined
greatcoat. the upturned collar OF which
covered half his face. He glanced about
him and then upward before inviting his
companions in.
(To be continued tomorroWl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Economical Coats.

TRULY. fashion is kind this season IN
ordinary mortals with average
purses For instance. have you noticed
the cute little coats that are part Of
some OF the Lew tailored suits? II so.
you will see the short-waisted effect un-
der the arms. Now what is more easy
than to take last years box or pony
wraps. shape them under the arms by
taking out pieces there from shortwaist
depth to armhole seam and getting the
same result.
The coat must he cut across two inches
above the natural waist line and the skirt
fulled 10 meet the reduced body part. The
strips cut away should be hemrned with
black and then put on to conceal the
seam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

torn into ribbons by the child's whole
hearted romps And yet what mother
would wish to restrain her child from
romping? And children who are always
looking out for their clothes are awful
little prigs.
kicksies need not be looked out for.
They are not easily torn. These kickSies
are made exceedingly short and tightly
buttoned in above the knee, never gather
ed Above the kickSies is worn a loose.
short. rather skinny little Smock. The
whole thing is made of pale colored or
white washing satin. satin-faced flannel
or bengaine. so that the simplest wash
ing and ironing will restore the little cos
tune to it's pristine freshness. Enlbroid-
cry is permitted upon the shoulders and
sleeves Of the SmOckS.
These little suits adorable on wee
girls. For the plump ones the smocks
should he left quite loose. On slight chit
dren they look better belted, but on no
account should sash he allowed
The childrenS hats for the spring sea-
son all show marked adherence to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Smart Linen Collars.

Embroidered linen collars have become
so smartly elegant that one grows afraid
of them. They range in price all the way
up to s. each. which is considerable for
a linen collar that is to be tubbed after
one or two wearings. They are made Of
fine linen and finished with the most ele-
CANT workmanship. They are embroid.
cred by hand, and running through the
hand embroidery there are some wonder.
full flowers. also done by hand. in variom
colors. Collars OF this description are
worn with smart lace fichus that come
almost to the waist line I'm the front. MAX
ing dressy finish for the waist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

mushroom style, and that is on the
whole. becoming TO youthful faces. Straw
hats for little girls are usually in light
colors or natural straw. and those shown
are no exception to the rule. Another
feature that these new importations have
is the ribbon hanging from the crown in
the back.
One of the hats-a natural straw bound
with pink-has around the crown a band
of shirred lace over soft pink silk. IT is
a becoming hat for girls of eight or nine.
and Is not too ornate for any light sum-
mer dress.
A hat of rather brownish straw is at
tractiVely trimmed with silk and velvet
in a dark shade of brown. while brown
ribbons attached to the inside of the
crown form a bow under the chin. This
would be a charming finish to a play
time costume. for 1T is too dark 10 be
injured in spring games.
Hair Bows for Jaunty Youngsters.
In the lovely new designs in ribbons
with which the WeaverS have pre- Sented
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Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
PARIS. March %. 1905.
HERE is a plan afOot here in
Paris among a certain feminine
part of the community TO tax
bachelors. Poor old bachelor.
He has always been re-
Earded as fair game for the sings and
arrows of the Dianas of the period. but
now the last indignity has been heaped
upon him-a tax for his Indifference. Still.
there is a chance for him to escape. for
not even a professed bachelor can be quite
certain that he may not of a sudden be-
come a benedict. He has no fixed tenure.
but trembles in the balance from day to
day. He knows that life is full of sur
prises and that it is always the most
unexpected girl that happens. His bache-
Tor life is simply lived from hand to
mouth. Tomorrow some other hand and
mouth may claim his undivided attention.
He never knows when he Is safe. poor
thing Even into the seclusion of his
club the airs and graces of gentle woman
hood find their way through the medium
of the illustrated papers. Can he resist
the appeal of beauty that pleads to him
in half tones? Can he continue to frown
on a sex that smiles on him so assiduousiy
for few pennies? Perish the photog-
raphers, The feminine verdict has gone
forth that the bachelor must have his
choice between a bride and a tax receipt.
But after all. the modern bachelor is not
as black as he is painted He Is simply
one of those exceptional men who have
been born without the genius for matri-
mony To marry at all requires an 1nspl-
ration: to marry at all requires 1nspl-
ration: to marry well, aspiration, and to
marry badly, desperation. None OF these
ha1 hoe n
gular being who deliberately and of NAL
ice prepense leads a single life As re-
suit of his unnatural mode of living he
ritable and difficult to please. He has no
He may have house and a retinue of
servants but, as stone walls do not
prison make. or iron bars a cage" a ret
inue Of dependents do not make a home.
From the viewpoint of social evolution the
bachelor Is an outcast, a mere wanderer
In cubdom He has no fixed place in
the scheme Of nature, no raiSon d etre.
What. then. is he numbering the earth
for? The Parisienne says to be taxed.
Fashion at the Automobile Club.
The Automobile Club is always a favor
tie meeting place of chic Parisiennes. The
pictures and objects of art are each year
we'll worth close study. Besides this the
Automobile Club is very fashionable. The
picture show this spring is especially at
tractive. There are many portraits. and
nearly all of them are more than ordinar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
By
ROBERT AITKEN.

unwillingly chosen for a couch. and a
constant turning over only induced
fresh crop.
This Is most cursedly uncomforta BILE
he said. Grossly, to himself after an end
less hour of it. and sat up. shivering, TO
rearrange his coverings
The sound Of shutting foot steps on the
stairway caught his attention and he
leaned forward. elbows on knees, to
listen