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Evening journal., 1909-09-29
WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING.

s,ilss Sophie Wright founder Of the
1t night school In New Orleans. Is
+e Of the few women who have re-
|lyed the loving cup which Is annual
presented 10 the citizen who has
''ne tho greatest public good for the
|fy during the year IN this cup was
check tor $4,000 which had been
Dbfcribed by the citizens OF New Or
,nr 40 pay the dcbi Miss Wright mas
ssUn1ed Ia enlarglng ner night school
niakt room tor tne pupils VINO We're
4morine fof admission
'rhf night school was started more
ian twenty-five years ago Miss
right who has been a cripple frpm
sf cradle. was al that time teacher
The public achf OLE OF New Orleans.
ne night o young man. an acrobat In
stranded circus came 10 her and
sRged her TO teach him how 10 read
M write He was sure Of good job
,uid he only learn these two accom-
|ishmcnts Though be hasn't any
|cnes Miss Wright began TO teach
b. young acrobat at night. From this
.glnnlnB the school Increased until
now has about 1000 pupils in attend
nce each night Mics Wright teaches
girls school during the day and in
.lat WAS earns her iivlns Her even
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

used 10 decorate the full skirt. They
play their part upon the pointed bod
ice or upon the elbow sleeves.
According to notes from Paris. the
simple leather belt is going to come
into it's own again as soon as ever
there is visible a waist line which II
may inclose.
The world has grown quite weary Of
net bIouses II has seen too many Of
them in the past year.
The material that has been substitute
ed is fine eyelet embroidery. This Is
found in colors as well as white and
ecru.
It is often dyed to match the suit.
although the guimpe is now the pre-
ferred thing. as the one piece frock Is
more and more in fashion.
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The waistcoat win play an important
role I'm autumn wear II the low cut
coats buttoning below the waist line
retain their popularity. This length Of
line in the revers Is very graceful and
helps to lessen any influence which IS
cropping out in plated skirts
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While the newest sleeves continue to
be quite tight at cuff and shoulder.
there is a decided bulge at the portion
over the elbow. limiting, one specu-
lates, at a return TO the long lost old
leg O. mutton. Drecoll is exploiting a
new sleeve which falls below the el-
bow over an undersleeve of soft null
gathered into a tight band at the wrist.
This is surely a relic Of the sixties.
The upper part Of the sleeve hts close
ly. only faring a bit toward the bot
tom.
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
THE HOME ArMosPHERe.

Woman makes the atmosphere Of a
home. and it is for her to decide what
that atmosphere shall be Shame on
tho woman who does not make il an
atmosphare OF sunshine and love!
Though she may DO possessed Of the
wisdom Of Minerva and the beauty OF
Venus. she Is not q good or a worthy
woman if she allows her moods and
temper to ruin the home life Of those
dependent upon her for happiness
Women are apt TO excuse themselves
regarding their moods and their tenn
pers by saying that they inherit these
peculiarlties or that they are the re-
suit Of sickness or trouble That Is
folly There is no Inheritance we can
not overcome II we set ourselves about
Il. and some OF the people who have
suffered the greatest losses and the
greatest trials in life have developed
the sweetest characters. II Is pure
selhshness which permits q woman 70
indulge in these weaknesses
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laze Maz
THe cRAzE EoR vARIETY.


II you have found one good thing.
that is not enough. No matter how
good II is. the next must be different
= lot of sins nave been committed
in the name of variety. especially In
the business Of furnishing a house.
The paper chosen for one room may
be green.
Now. let's have yellow in the next
ROOM" says the householder. or pos
sibly red. The result is a choppy
looking house, which seems small and
cramped. The definite contrast be-
tween the two rooms makes each look
small and the whole house crowded.
suppose. II you will that these two
rooms open together. and then mag
Inc that they have been papered with
the same sort Of paper or with two
slightly different shades Of the same
color. rich green shadin into a little
lighter green The effect is at once that
Of large room. One at once feels the
inumation Of a broad expanse. This
effect is even more marked when the
paper used is the same in both rooms.
But very few people have the cour-
age TO do this They can't lei well
nough alone Perhaps Il takes more
repression than they can muster 10
ohoOse one thing when they might have
two. But II they would try little 81
the SANE principles in furnishing their
houses that they do In choosing their
wearing apparel they would meet with
the same gratifying results.
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
WHEN SCHOOL BEGINS.

Now that school days have begun
once more a plain sensible little talk
to mothers who have girls and boys
in the high schools may be Of advan-
tage. The summer vacation has doubt
less developed splendid health and
me color in the cheeks Of these young
students. and the question of keeping
this great physical gain through the
stress and strain OF school work
should not be overlooked by parents.
4 healthful standard may only be
maintained by establishing at the be-
ginning Of the school year regular
habits to conform TO the demands Of
school hours and work. Late hours
should certainly be prohibited. no mat
ter whether they are spent In study or
pleasure. Nine hours Of sleep are not
too much for growing girls and boys,
and less than eight should not be al
lowed.
Study hours should be so arranged
that between the hour school is out
and recitations for the next day are
prepared there should come time for
recreation Of some sort out In the
open air in which TO freshen both
mind and body Mothers are apt TO
overlook the fact that one hour OF
concentrated study is far better and
will produce better results than hours
Of diverted and uninterested work
The mother. too who allows her child
to occupy a cramped position while
reading OF 60 study IN 2 mad ughl is
encouraging future backaches and
headaches Small children should be
watched while they are writing Chil-
dren. too. have a nabii Of leaning over
thsir desks. with shoulders rais, d
chests cramped head aslant and eyes
strained. This position IS injurious
alike to back and eyes a stool under
her feet will help the small girl to sit
straight while writing or reading IL the
chair Is not so low that she can touch
the floor
Another duty q mother owes her
children is 10 see that they have the
proper kind Of food and especially. that
The luncheon if taken tn tha znhsoi-
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

and q top for those intended for Lesser
lights The square forming the top.
on which the sides are FIRMLY glued.
holds the shade In place and dts the
holder tightly. preventing the egress
of light from the top II has a round
hole cut in Il. larger than the chimney
from the heat Of which It is protected
by loops of wire
All designs are carried out I'm the
manner which I will describe 20 you a
little later. and here Il may be well 70
say that this imitation stained glass
may be made 10 serve other purposes.
such as panels. TO hide unsightly views
and IN numerous different ways in
which decorative glass is called on 20
play a part. n win be readily seen
from glance az the Illustrations that
the designs used for this work are Sim
liar 20 those used In the popular art
of stenciling. obtninable anywhere. II
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
TAILORED WAISTS FoR FAIL

Il is a ruling OF fashion to be thank
ful FOR that the tailored waist viii new
er outgrow its days OF usefulness
II is always. after all the thing that
we come back 20 with a sigh OF relief.
Here al least is perfectly satisfactory
garment u Is proof against changing
fashions and iickle tastes.
To be sure, Il appears in slightly
varying versions of itself from year 70
wear Just different enough from the
ones that appeared last year TO war
rant the announcement Of the new fall
models: but, after an. these small de-
tails are OF little account
Another snappy model that will be
liked by the woman who must have
her things a little different is a plain
shirt model Of white linen crossed dag
onaily with straps of blue linen and
caught With pearl buttons. The collar
is also trimmed with a shaped piece Of
blue linen
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

two tones Of green II Is not neces-
sary. however. to confne oneself to
floral designs. especially when panels
or window. decorations are in process
Of making. Figures are remarkably
effective and not as hard 60 manage
as one would imagine. Features. de
tails Of hands. etc. must be painted In
on cream or flesh colored cloth at the
back Of the design. A study Of STAIN
ed glass win greatly assist as to the
arrangement OF borders backgrounds
and coloring Coats OF arms and he
raldic designs generally are highly
adaptable to this cut paper work Prac-
teal and prosaic details suggest that
delightful night light holders may be
made in cylindrical form. ornamented
with cats heads. owls. bats and other
nocturnal emblems calculated to shed
a cheerful radiance In dark corners
during tn, long. silent watches Of the
night
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
oR. COOK ~ ZOE womeN.

The newest fashion i'm women's hats
has been named the "Dr Cook" II is
suggestive Of the polar region. IL
seems as high os the cartoon Of tho
poie. although In reality IL Is only two
feet tail
II is constructed Of brown fur. fuzzy
and expensive. II is just such a hat
as the explorer might have worn. and
Il looks massive and solid enough 20
furnish a good soup IN case OF arctic
emergencies A Guowiike spray or
airret sets high up on the left side.
The president OF the National Asso-
citation Of Retail Millinera. IN Cession
recently IN Chicago. is the designer Of
the Dr Cook hat that Is quite in lire
with the heavy turbans that la mode
designed before the north pole became
such bone OF contention
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
Some Treasured Recipes Of
FOOtIight FayOriteS
CHOCOLATE GAZE.
Rv Rosalind Coahlan-

One and one-half cups granulated
sugar. one half cup butter. one and
three-ouarter cups -four. three fresh
eggs, two ounces cocoa dissolved In
nve tablespoonfuls of boiling water,
half cup milk. two teaspoonfuls
baking powder and one teaspoonful ex-
tract vanilla Cream the sugar and
butter together. add the well beaten
yolks of the eggs. then add the cocoa
dissolved IN the boiling water. add the
milk. then add the -four and baking
powder lastly folding in the well beat
en- whites OF two eggs. reserving the
white of one egg for the icing. Favored
with teaspoonful vanilla
70 make icing take one cup Of sugar
and four tablespoonfuls OF water and
boil together until the sugar strings
from a spoon. pour this into the well
beaten white Of one egg. beat thor
oughly' until cool. then spread on cake,
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

pear In each design. In tho daisy
shade. for instance. the centers Of the
flowers are brown the petals yellow
and the leaves IN two shades Of green.
The right border of each section should
be double the width of the left one A
line Is drawn down the center and
lightly scored with a knife. but not
cut through The outer half is then
turned back to form a clean. sharp
turning This extra fold is glued be-
meath the left border Of the second
section. which IN turn IS secured in
like manner 70 the third. and 50 on un-
til all sides are completed They are
lined with white tissue paper The
square forming the top Is also provid-
ed with extra pieces for turning In
and gluing 20 the top edges OF the
sides. Any color scheme can be Sc
iected. as the designs are purely con-
ventional Butterflies are attractive
and may be arranged in an endless
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
The Gown Of the Season
One Style That Wont Change For Awhile
Scarcity of the Heaven Born Wife.

mon likes Go Feel sane that hc can al
ways come home end Gud 81
Management ef'the Home.
Ability 20 manage house and 10
direct a servant IS not To 'be under
estimated Love 5000 Nirs out of the
window waare there is discomfort
Ald perhaps .-r snack -Vf arpearius
always We'll dressed IS equally valu-
able This means more good tas.a
tnau expenditure oj money. X also
ncars clever en- adjusting gar
ments. hair. etc This i5 something
which can he cultivated and whica
GROWS on one. as the opposite ez,relle
does also
IN tact. any thoughtful woman wll
See that marriage demands much clev-
ernoss and good management on the
wife's part II she would make it sue
cess
Lack Of Hospitality.
People are not as hospitablo AS they
used to be-" remarked a friend of
mine.
what is the matter?" I asked.
"Weil the smiths won't take that
nice apartment on the avenue because
it has one more room than tho family
needs. and they say they are afraid all
their friends VIII CONF camping on
tham,"
don't blame them ! know a wo-
man who is being continually bothered
by out Of town friends who make a
hotel Of her house she has changed
her extra roor into a Turkish den.
placing IN it hard. bean stuffed d'van
with a beaded covering instead OF a
bed
"Therei" the mistress Of the houL
exclaimed III they want to sleep on
that they cant
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

cd out and corners neatly finished. Tho
framework is then painted with two
on three coats OF ivory black water
color paint and then given a final coat
ing OF gum water or white of egg 90
impart q slight vainish Book cloth s.
used for the colnrod portions OF the
design 10 is strong and durable with
stands heat and comes in all shades
Bookbinders are glad to supply bum
dies Of assorted remnants IN various
hues-smali oddly shaped pieces that
are left over from their work. but i'm
valuable 20 the imitators OF stained
glass. which is composed OF patch
work OF small scraps pasted on the
back OF the framework The shapes
reauirod are easily traced on the book
cloth and cut out trihe larger to all
low for pasting. Each piece Is cut
separately and pressed into place
Not more than four or tive coiors aD-
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
LEMON PIE.
Bv Ann Murdoek.

For lemon pie one cupful boiling wa
ter. one cupful sugar. two tablespoon
flIs cornstarch. two eggs. two lem
ons Mix cornstarch with a little cold
water. then add hot water and boil ave
minutes Remove from fire. add sugar
and butter Have then. well creamed-
Mix Juice Of lemons and grated rind-
Line pans with pastry and prick the
bottom Of paste. and when this is done
du pans to the depth Of three-quarters
Of an inch with the lemon filling and
cook until the paste gets done Cover
with neringue made from the whites
of eggs. beaten stiff with one table,
spoonful sugar 10 one egg. Cook slow
ly until brown.
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

you want to carry out original patterns
you must trace their subject with a
broad double outline Of uniform width
10 stimulate the leading employed IN
real stained glass-upon stiff card
board. which should not be very thick
or the cutting out process viii be rem
dered very difficult. Four or six sec
tions viii be required for the sides and
a square piece for the top The card
board is then laid on q sheet Of glass
OF very smooth hard wood and ali the
intervening spaces between the lines
cut away with sharp pointed knife
J or with small scissors The keen edged.
delicate Instruments used for manicur-
ing arc ideal FOR this purpose This IS
really the only troublesome part Of the
work Once the skeleton framework
Of the design Is successfully made the
rest is easy A tiny nle or emory pa
per can be used 10 smooth all rough
edges. Any unevenness must be press
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
LII n46yx c41ezx ,s1s20s

aara and for their own personal
pt. in the manufacture OF which
less varieties Of material. chiefly OF
gauzy and ephemeral nature. are
hght into play.
IS a relief 10 turn from the con-
plation Of the befrilled and below
and chiffon decked variety TO the
frely simple though undoubtedly
Stiful mosaic glass shades that are
popular among owners OF rooms
sished with the dlgnihed restraint
Is such a pleasing feature OF fur
Hinge nowadays. These glass shades
.only possible for use ON large and
~ lamps and are really impossible
y reading lamp. as they obscure
light. but there is an extremely
eticai and effective imitation IN the
cut paper shadHH which does
" with both Of these objections.
en- placed over the light the paper
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
FASHION FACTS AND FANcIES.

Carved coral is enjoying a revival.
The coral comes in the odd. old fash
toned "bunches" of flowers or fruits
or simply round pebbles apparently.
crowned with a small carved head.
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This autumn will see the fashion for
elaborate trimming under the arm IN
fun swing. No one can prophesy
these days how long It or any other
fashion will remain IN style.
All one can hope for nowadays is
that STYLES won't 80 hopelessly out OF
fashion before one can wear the gar
ment one Is having made Dress
maker should really go home with
every gown TO alter It on its arrival
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one OF the new bracelets that are at
tracting attention is a band OF gold
from a half inch to an inch wide. Ell
.her heavily engraved or covered with
q pattern Of black or colored enamel
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What neNt2 y coat has been made
and worn that is trimmed with buttons
that resemble eyes! They are long
narrow and painted to look like the
human eye.
The possible success OF the style OF
1880 has already made a difference tr
the fascinating wares at the trimming
counter Even now one may find
charming little curlycue things made
OF satin rat tail braid in black and col
ors or rosettes Of taffeta with pinkec
edges that look sometimes like huge
carnations These two are the salient
features OF the 1880 gown. They are
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
ORIGIN OF THE SANDWICH.

The recent birthday Of the Earl Of
Sandwich recalled the fact that the
useful comestible known as sand
wich owes it's nris to his ancestor.
the fourth earl who was FIRST lord Vt
the English admiralty In the middle of
the eighteenth century John Lord
Sandwich Il said was so devoted 10
cards that he could not hear to be dis
turhed in his game. even by sum-
mons to meals and 81 hit on the happy
thought Of having food supplied in tho
convenient form OF what came to be
called sandwiches His invention and
that OF the now obsolete short upper
garment known as a spencer were
commemorated in this stanza:
Two. noble earis whom " I quote
Some folks might call me sinner,
The one invented half coat,
Tho Vihes half . dinner.
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
CHICKEN A LA KING.

Take the breast of one nicely cooked
chicken and cut into scailops. one dozei
large mushrooms, cut up one larg'
green pepper in dice. place q piece o
butter in the chahng dish and let 1
get hot, then add the mushrooms and
green pepper and cook When don'
add one cup Of cream and chicken anC
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

40 meet the ever increasing de-
mand for novel and artistic
shades. whether for lamps.
candles or electric bulbs,
ingenious and fanciful designs
antly appear Ia the shops that
especially TO the needs Of the
sh world Not a few clever girls
evolve charming lamp shades
he decoration Of their homes. for
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
lake Your Own Lamp Shades
.arming Effects That May Be Evolved With
-olored Cut Paper For Home Decoration.

those of the best genuine mosaic glass.
These very novel contrivances are far
from dimcult to make. the materials
necessary being cardboard. book cloth
Of various colors. perforated patterns
or stencils. paste. glue. a sheet OF
glass or hard board a sharp knife and
a pair OF fine scissors The shades are
formed In sections--eix sides and a top
piece for large lamp shades. four Sides
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

number OF ways Ile butterfly amp
shade in the cut has q background Of
blush purple which serves admirably
to show up the rich tlnts lemon. SAT-
From orange and brown used in the
fiuttermg wings Of the insects Tie
purple iris is another favorite subject.
with It's spearlise leaves expressed in
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
oMELETrE a Ia cARTE.
AZ Marion Knrhv-

six eggs. tablespoonful # butter. six
spoonfuls Of rich milk. half teaspoonfuI
Of onion or garlic iuice. dash OF pep
per. one teacup Of canned French peas.
well drained. n you like. one-half tea
CUP Of stewed tomatoes. well drained.
Put yolks of eggs. butter. milk. salt.
pepper and onion or garlic juice in pan
and place over the lamp When warm
ed add the white OF eggs. well beaten.
Cook about five minutes. then add the
peas, fold together and serve hot.
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
a FriIIY Autumn Costume

II is predicted that we VIII have B.
season OF mins and furbeloWs. which
viii be decided contrast from th3
nat trimmings that have been decurat-
ing our gowns latcly kibbons. DC Is
said. used as trimming. both In rosette
and chonX. are TO be setu on q numbNr
of costumes less severe in tyne than
the fa'lor 'ntlp indeed eveunN 'u1pv
Evening journal., 1909-09-29
west In Evening Gowns

he evening gown illustrated has
|ous new points that are worth de-
blng. The high corseiet fourreau
oyster white satin hts Ike a glove
Iind tho hips, but noticeable fea-
4 in the design Is the great fullness
Il is brought into the skirt at the
D.. 20 which we have long been un
Sustomed. over tho satin fourreau
clese hitting tunic made u lat
NNcrlz of silver cord and opais, an
ID being set whcreyer the cords
ss each other Thlftunic faiin IN O
point y os 80 The feet in front
'ssne risl& thence to the bacl,
s IRE the tunic ends just where th'
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

II you have tried lately to buy
paper lamp shades :hat has the least
claim 20 the artistic yoL probably
know that such 10 not exist IN the
shops. the commercial reason being
that these shades are so perishable
We're not maklns any Of them
DAPHNE DEAN.
Evening journal., 1909-09-29

one Spanish sweet pepper. cut in dice.
Let boil. then thicsen with three yollxs
OF eggs whipped with a little cream.
season 10 taste and add a trufie. cut
round and serve
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KEEPING sis5oNs.
EvEN so.

ourselves we often do the best for 9TH
ers. But In trying 10 90 the best we
can for Others we often DO the best FOR
ourselves
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ings are given TO the instruction OF
boys Besides this night school Miss +
Wright has built q home for crippled .
children and is mninstay Of the
Home For Convalescents.
Miss Gertrude MacArthur. daughter
of The Rev Dr. Robert s Macarthur,
pastor of Calvary Baptist church in
New York city. has been appointed @
teacher OF fnBlish in the peereeses'
school az Tokyo This school has only
the daughters OF the nobility of Jg-
pan for It's pupils a daughter of tho
miiado ia being educated there.
Gouoyicvc Clark. fourteen sears old,
daughter of Champ Clark. representa-
tive from Missouri has developed "a
surprising grasp on public questions.
and her father enjoys nothing better
than political argument with hOr
She frequently makes political speeches
TO friends in tho CLARK home aud to
their delight she usually takes the lie-
publican side against her father THE
sir goes 20 the Friends school in
Washington and is as quick in HOY
studies as She SIS in politics.
IL Is customary to associate tho ball
let with lghtness OF character but
Louis XIII. the gloomy not only loved
the ballet. but was known TO have talk
en- part IA it, But IL was under the
magnificent reign of Louis XIV. that
the ballet ilourlshed. and the king
planned such costumes of spiendor os
me considered worthy Of the Olympian
gods Neptune Phoebus and Bacchus
Mime. de Montespan notwithstanding
her forty-eight years regained the
heart Of the tickle monarch by her bal
let dancing.
The Empress Eugenie, who has had
so many years Of heartache. finds her
comfort in getting Close TO Mother
Earth AZ her Riviera villa she lead.
quiet life end in her garden Otter
weeds the beds with her own hands
still so delicate and pretty though g
old No half withered bud or blossom
is left on a rosebush or a plant. an,
she knows how TO wage war agains
slugs and snails At Sir Thomas Lip
toms estate In Colombo. where she wa
a recent guest one wonders II she as
sisted In the gathering Of the te
leaves When Il rains she plays pa
tience. laying the cards before her ol
the table IN a solitary game To pla.
patience and to poke around the flow
ers-even an empress must thus fn,
her comfort In a lonely old agel