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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-02-01

trimming him later in the evening.
We'll, my dear, this is a gracious
welcome to see that bright fire in the
CRATE and those lovely flowers in the
vase on the table. It is very cold out
tonight. Are you expecting COM
pany?" he asked, after he had found
his slippers in the hall closet and had
come into the sitting-room to look
over the evening paper before tea was
served
Company? Why, bless you, no,
Mr.. Billinger. What put that in
your head" she answered.
We'll, 1 dunno, exactly It seemed
that something unusual was going to
happen-or had happened, | mean
to ind so much cheer around Not
that l mean to say you do not always
keep the house tidy-not a bit of it.
You are marvel at tidyin' things up,
and allus was, mind you-allus was"
well, upon my word, I like that!'
exclaimed Mrs. Billinger tBut
there's the tea bell. Come, let's go
in"
In the dining-room everything was
as inviting as had been the sitting
room. The tea was unusually we'll
served that night. When the meal
was almost over and Mr.. Bi1linger
had asked for second cup of tea,
and was in the act of drinking it he
happened to swallow a little down
the wrong way, and it set him into a
violent fit of coughing. In fact he
had to get up from the table, and half
blinded, half choked and red as
beet in the face, he stumbled over a
chair near the corner of the room,
and over it went and he with it. ali
IN heap on the floor
Nov, you've done it!'' exclaimed
Mrs. Billinger. Nov, you've spoilt
my new pony coat I knew you'd do
something to destroy a pleasant sur
prise l had planned for you. Here [
had it all fixed up to take you I'm
awares with my new winter coat, and
you go to work and spoil it all by
being an awkward old fool. Pm
ashamed of you, William Billinger!
I'm ashamed of youp
Mr. Billinger had picked himself
up from the floor and stood coughing
little still, but was now much re-
lleved. Mrs. Billinger stood in, the
doorway brushing the coat with her
hand.
whats that you said about buy
ing a new pony?" asked the old man.
Pony? Pony? Who said pony?"
she snapped back.
why, that's what I thought you
said,'' he replied.
Nothing of the sort. I said I had
bought a new pony coat-a new pony
coat! Is that plain enough? A pony,
pony, pony coat!" emphasizing the
word coat as she stamped her foot.
Mr.. Billinger looked her through
and through. "a pony coat" he said
slowly wondering at once where she
got the money for that indulgence to
her vanity.
"And may I ask" Mr.. Billinger
finally added, chow much you paid
for the fur coat?"
Il paid $50 for it; there! | hope
you are satisfied" answered Mrs.
Biilinger, with one of her dagger
pointed looks.
Il didn't know there was that
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-02-01

The total value of all farm animals
enumerated on January 1, 1910, was
S., lbs, 1000, as compared with
on January 1, 1909, an
increase of $613, 227, 900, or 1876 per
cent.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-02-01

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24
TIE SN ART FUR SET
IT Must Be Suitable, Though
Perhaps Not Costly.

Neckpieces ard muffs are MADE up TINS
,,oer NJ so many different skins and IN sucn
dioerent forms that even the woman Oh
moderate means feels that she needs at
LEAST more than one set. A fur set Is no
longer valued simply for its costliness ana
worn on all occasions with any costume
regardless of its suitability. Now, II must
nrovide lust the color that is most enectlVe
with the rest of ones apparel, and IL Is
nartlv because more thought Is given u
such harmonies that pets heretofore de-
snised are finding a place in the world OF
fashion.
There is more chance to vary the shapes
of neckpieces than of NUTS without run
ming TO absurdities. mum exists osten-
siblv Tor the purpose of keeping the hands
warm. II must be large enough for TINS
purpose and may be considerably larger
than Is necessary, but as 1t Increases In
sire II soon reaches q point at which II
must look cumbersome and ridiculous. The
neckpiece. on the contrary. may expand
itself almost without limit and still remain
graceful Having been designed to protect
the throat, It may be just big enough to &C
complish this purpose, or 1t may stretch
: itself out as far as II pleases in all direc'
tons and still be rational article Of ap-
parel.
All this liberty in regard 10 the neck
piece the designers have made full use OF
| this season. The long. straight scarf intro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24
HER WEDDING SLIPPERS.

one Of the most well loved gifts of a
recent bride was the pair Of slender white
slippers that completed her bridal outit.
The slippers themselves were Of pure white
satin. but the vamp was entirely covered
with lace, crocheted in baby Irish pattern
Of twisted white silk, instead OF thread.
The shoemaker had cut Tor the lacemaker
the exact shape, and the effect was charm
ing The picot ground had on it only some
very tiny solid figures, here and there. be-
sides the silken rose in the middle oil the
front: but the place Of the buckle was
taken by a much larger rose Of many rows
of petals The result was really unique,
and the pretty trihes will be kept with
family heirlooms, TO be handed down to
future generations. The same idea could
have been utilized for handmade lace OF
any sort but care must be taken TO have
the work as smoothly even as possible and
10 allow sufficient plain ground" around
the edges to permit of their being MADE
up without too much trouble for the shoe-
maker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24
E68FB{S2E FASHION ara RIVOLITYZk&&gza9zk
Changes IL, fbe Nodes
A thousand Little Details Show How the I'm
certain Wind of Fashion Is Blowing.

, simply strapped across at one side. This
pretty widow wears a second wide brimmed
hat with its crown covered smoothly with
( black crepe of the same deeply ribbed sort.
Heavy silk covered cords placed close to-
gether cover the brim, and beneath IL is
raced with white mousseiine de sole thickly
sbirred. The simple ia; bow adjournment
separates crown and hrim. Mourning scars
AND muffs are made Of soft crepe beautifully
stirred in clustered frills. They arc lined
with dead white or mat black silk. and
black ribbon loops and rosettes adorn them.
10 top q walking costume CT heavy black
serge trimmed with black braid the same
"'idow has two hats. one a small. round
canine shape. made of velour dc lame is
held up from the forehead by a stir black
silk brush; the other. more coquet, is a
bonnet Of black corded silk faced with pure
white silk SHRED to fl the head, the
outer row Of shirrs shapes a three-iuch frill /:
it falls prettily about the face. showing the
white lining most tecomingly
While the small NUTS launched last sea-
son and again this have not had the sue
cess hoped for, il is likely that next sea son
their position win be assured. and mes
Games. If YOU happen TO see a small nUf
on q bargain counter il will be well 10 Sc
cure it. \ French leader Of the modes
wears in the Bots Of a morning costume
Of Clark brown velour de laine. It's short
skirt pleated at the back and on the sides,
has a wide fiat tabler in front held fat
by row Of large nat buttons on each side.
The half long coat las its reyers and deep
cuffs faced with putois f6r-the old-fash-
EsgHF
barrel shaped huff 10 match. This soft
haired fur, deep yellow inside. is charming
on any shade Of brown or biscuit and on
dark blue.
Women have returned to their old love,
the tea gown But whereas this name once
denoted more or less splendid gown to be
donned in the late afternoon and for even
ings alone at home, now il means every sort
of a rest toilet from the pretty kimono
made Of bright coiored lowered silk, or
crepe de chine edged with frills OF a lire
Of fur to long, loose, unlined garment Of
soft taffeta TO throw over a thin white
gown designed 10 cover nothing Of the
beauty Of the latter. but rather TO add 10 IL.
The robe d'interieur, which, while made OF
elegant materials and adorned 10 the limit
Of ones taste. is carefully kept loose and
comfortable. falling in lovely unbroken lines
from shoulder TO the tip of the tiny pointed
train. It's softness, its looseness and its
grace of long lines conceals the fact that
the figure under IT is generally uncorseted
or, at the most. supported only by a soutain
gorge or a slightly stiffened belt The
street costume mas become SO important In
its exigence Of fit AMI hang that II is great
ly injured by indoor wear. and so 1t has be-
come the custom 20 drop it off with furs,
coat and hat on entering the house after
series Of afternoon calls or a couple of
hours spent at a conference. NJ. A. +.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24
TRIMMED WITH SWANSDOWN.

Many OF the most expensive negliges or
lounging robes are trimmed with swans
down, which makes them peculiarly youth
fuI in effect. Flufiness is a characteristic or
all garments Of this class just now and the
woman who wants a plain negIige will look
long for # and that, probably, without sue
cess. Net, not plain but tucked, is much
used for Celebrations This material some
times forms a large sailor collar that fin
ishes in long scarfs TO be tied in front. The
tuckng may be done across the collar, end
ing an inch or so inside the hem, so as to
make d rifIle at the edge. Some good lace
is added as a finish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

c ced last yea: is this season enjoying the
most extensive patronage. II has even In
some instances reached a greater length
than was dreamed Of year ago TOR II Is
made to girdle the waist In front, cross az
the back and. after passing over the shoul-
ders reach quite down to the bottom or the
skirt in front And It is not only IN length
that neckpieces have grown; they have
spread out over the shoulders as we'll until
they have become veritable capes. AT the
same time there were never more smart
little fur collars that merely encircle ths
neck and have some little appendage IN tho
way of tabs. tails or bows at the fastening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24
THE GRAY GOWN.

As far as style is concerned, the gray
gown IS better off without the use OF any
other color. Unlike the other light shades
with which is almost always seen n touch
Of some brilliant contrasting color gray Is
gray throughout Color it must not nave
but if # seeks more light or lusre silver
can be used in any quantity for silver Is
a sort OF glorifed gray. gray at an mn
power. and in all It's brightness it remains
neutral and true to the character or gray.
Az one of the most successful plays Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

In "The Three Romeos' Miss Georgia
csne wears a charming chiffon gown
which, though made on the strs'9ht,
simple lines so universally admired o.
late. has still tho marks Of Individuality
about il that a gown must have to WIN
special admiration. The straight lines
Of the skirt arc relieved by little over
skirt Of lovely Iaeo, which IS cut away IN
front. as can be seen in the picture, to
show a row Of I't:Ie satin buttons down
the centre OF the main part Of the gown
Each one of tho buttons is surrounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24
ODE Beauty Budget

of sweet almonds, ounces, cocoanut OIL
. ounces. -, NJ,
Mutton tallow Unjust not be stale). ~
ounces: spermaceu, 4 ounce; lanollne' Il
ounces. Mix the ellis hrst into psste, auu
one word 10 any reader who has not ume
or energy for the foregoing, an or any
OF them: Sweeping-yes, sweeping p room
with a broom. plus exquisite cleahIntIII9
&c very good. indeed. for the arms. +. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

While many women may have only
lust succeeded in getting a satisfactory
supply Of cold weather garments. others
have already grown tired Of theirs and
are getting fresh outfits preparatory to
seeking warmer clinnes. Two tailored
costumes suitable for those who Inteno
iourneyina southwark are illustrated 20
day. The first is Of a sort OF sue5e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

season Is seen a lovely little dance dress
made Of gray chiffon. II Is high-waisted
and tied about with silver tasselied cein-
ture. The skirt is embroidered in silver
beads in design extending up as far as
the knee. and from the bottom edge Of the
skirt hangs silver fringe that whisks about
over the most adorable high-heeled silver
IA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

cloth, which, because it is worn by tho
cabnnen and private coachmen OF Paris,
is called drap de cocher. For this, model
II was used in golden brown. shade, INTO
which threads Of orange had been woven
AZ intervals. Golden brown velvet was
ueed for strappina on the skirt and for.
stitched pipings on the coat A p!eatedF
band of the velvet also marks the waist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24
NOTES FROM NICE.

The Winter Palace Hotel al Nice is per-
haps the most favored by discriminating
Americans who will be pleased TO hear that
"a new wing, with every American coptort
and luxury, facing full south and overlook
ing the spacious private park. has been
ADDED during the past summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

by tiny frll Of vaIeneiennes, and the
narrow band on which they are set is
trimmed at each edoe with frills Of the
Same lace. The bottom OF the skirt has
a vide decorative band made up Of two
insertions of lace to match the over
skirt, with a putting of point d'esprit be-
tween, and more Of the Valenciennes
friIls. On the corsage, which is con-
cealed here by a quaint satin coatee,
there are pretty baby bows and lace
frills to give the unsophisticatsd air
which is now considered the extreme OF
smartness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

linz at the front Of tho coat, throwing
into relief the gracefully shaped collar OF
white ratine. The costume is considered
enc of the smartest among those de-
sicned in Paris for the coming Riviera
season. On the right is costume OF
clue veIour de Iaine, trimmed with fanoi-
,fuI ARRANGEMENTS of blue silk braid, blue
buttons and white cloth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

"My dear. don't order your new frock
now. Dodder along on what you have ana
wait till the Maison -- has SALE there
YOU will get the loveliest things for almost
nothing. | do it every year"
This remark Is heard frequently during
the early part of each season. and the ad-
vice seems always to DO taken, for a Visit
TO a sale OF reduced models at any one OF
the well known dress shops Will find New
York's very best. dressed in their best on
the alert for a bargain. Even the regular
customers OF these houses have learned TO
postpone their purchases until these sales
occur-during the last few years; that Is.
since panic" days; and the gown makers
have, In consequence, lost heavily as they
openly confess; at the same time. owing
TO the high duty on clothes, they have
more than made up for their losses In this
direction by sales 70 the weather. or less
SOPHISTICATED women, who. at the very hrst
hint that the season Is open, flock 10 New
York and order on this side OF the water
what they formerly bought abroad. After
the models have served their turn they and
tue misnts speak this low are sold at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24
Some Ways Of the World

Not known to the multitude is the fact
that almost every rich and portly dame
! has rolling suit" which very much re-
sembles the small child's fannelette
mighty or the unstuffed covering Of a rag
doll. When one of the aforementioned
danes climbs into her suit 1t is very
much stuffed, and the extent to which her
avoirdupois has been reduced is gagged
each day by the nit OF the suit. Worn with
1t is a cap that ties on like bathing cap,
for madarne's hair is apt 10 collect dust
from the floor space where the rolling stunt
is performed.
Fifteen minutes before breakfast and
again at bedtime is the allowance for this
pastime, which includes one hundred turns
over and back each time This means all
the way over, and twice over. If space al
lows. Little or no effort is required for
the turning. and If the exercise can be fol-
lowed by hot bath, so much the better.
Those who wish to reduce more rapidly
than is accomplished by rolling alone have
recourse TO touching the finger tips or
palms of the hands TO the floor without
bending the knees, as additional EFFORTS
and also to the equally old and reliable
method Of lying on ones back on the floor
and raising each leg straight up from the
body for fifty consecutive times, and then
both together for as many moro times.
These natural motions and walking. though
slower and requiring greater hope and pa
tience on the part OF the robust one, are
much safer than drugs, for medicines pow
erful enough to dspel adipose tissues have
an Injurious effect upon the organs Of the
body, and too many cases of heart trou-
bles" have resulted from trying some lit
tie pellet recommended by formerly fat
friend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

mere cost OF fabric. Could the woman from
Salt Lake City hear one from East ed
street say. II gave SO for this" and on
looking see the model from which her $40
suit was copied. she would doubtless be .
trifie vexed. but as these danes are not
likely 10 meet, and some hundreds OF
women from other states have paid the top
price for the simple little suit they all
are happy In the duplicates.
Attending one OF these sales is an all-day
performance, with merely a respite for
luncheon. and the one who comes first and
stays until the end is the most successful
and the happest, though the most exhaust
ed. She will have seen many Of her friends
end has the satisfaction of knowing just
what they have paid for each gown. while
they will not know the price she gave for
hers.
Concrete COLOR is the latest fashion In
wall decorations, according TO the clever
woman who has Just returned from abroad.
Her new little house, therefore. has been
covered from top 20 bottom with a rough
PAPER which is painted exactly In con
crete shade. The woodwork has been ebon-
lied and the drawing room portieres and
other curtains are of black taffeta, falling
stiff and straight. Her furniture is Span
ish, old carved walnut. black with age, and
she has some wonderful old brasses 10
heighten the somewhat sombre effect In
the bedroom are English chintz curtains,
with gay colored tropical birds and flowers
on a black background. The black curtain
ing of the guest room consists OF old camel's
hair shaWls with black centres and ground
color The effectiveness Of these soft hang
ings Is really far greater than can DO eS-
pressed In words.
In houses where the women have unlim-
tied means the fashionable black hanging
is not a plain taffeta, but instead Chinese
satin or a japanese silk gorgeously en-
broidered In colors or gold crests and har-
monizing with the rich toned mahogany fur
n'ture as I'm Colonial times. when ships
brought Eastern embroideries 20 London
and American ports. For such drawing
rooms as boast only OF Italian carved fur
niture, embroidered curtains with black
grounds have been picked up" but not for
a song. in Genoa. Florence. Turin and
Rome. remnants OF the glory or the old
palaces.
For pictures on these dignitied walls II Is
obvious that gentle spring landscapes or tho
light art OF the French period must be dis
carded Indeed. pictures are dispensed with
altogether as being too modern. unles" ono
old master can be well placed and family
portraits are being unearthed or copied or
invented in the styles OF the earlier por-
trait painters, TO match the antique fmni-
ture
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
(First Prize.)
Dick and the Giant

Frederick Keens, Aged IL Years, 416 West
Twenty eighth Street, Kearney,
Neb. Blue Side.
Dick was a very fine singer. Everybody
loved to hear him. Every day he sang to
some one.
A favorite place of Dicks was down by
the lake. 1t was there he learned his sweet
songs. One day as Dick was by the lake, a
big giant jumped from behind a big rock
and caught Dick in his hands and strobe
away with him to his castle.
When they were in his room the giant
said to Dick, IF you don't sing, 1 will put
you in a cage with nothing to eat" But
Dick was too frightened to sing, so the
giant put him in cage and gave him moth
ing to eat, not even water
He then went out to call another giant
in to hear him sing. As the two giants
sat down to supper one said HE will
sing all right tomorrow" And so they
ate their supper and went to bed.
But in the morning Dick was dead.
For Dick was a bird and the giant was
q boy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
Barb Driven Home.

Governor Stuart OF Pennsylvania has be-
come quite a public speaker during his
term. He began his campaign four years
ago with feeling approaching dlffidence
when he came 70 make a speech. This did
not grow less during the campaign. and IL
anything, became worse when the capitol
Job was exposed.
When asked 70 make speeches In the
campaign by Republican stGte Chairman
Walton the other day the governor con-
seuted, but told this story 70 illustrate
what kind OF a talk he might make:
There was a loquacious Scottish dominic
who always had something 10 say TO his
parlshioners. II was rainy Sunday. Mrs.
Mcpherson. however. found her way
through the rain 20 the church.
The preacher, coming down the aisle,
approached the regular attendant and said
e 1t Is wet day. Mrs. MCPHERSON
% 'o[szer mind. 1t will be dry enough
when you set In the pulpit replied She
Philadelphia Times
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

Yankee-Doodle had also paused in the
middle OF the road, and was occasionally
lifting his, heels in the air in response to
the Captains kicks, causing the Captain
to deslst, for he feared he might be set
off in the dust Of the road.
And tell me. friend dog, what should I
call this creature on my back II not fell
low?'" laughingly inquired Yankee Doodle.
Think you the name Of simpleton would
be more to his fit?"
This time WoIf-fang lay down to give
fun vent to his laughter. He rolled over
and over in the snow. his sides shaking
like a tree in a storm, Yankee-Doodle
also laughing merrily. shaking on purpose
so territically that the Captain had to
hold tightly to his name or he certainly
must have tumbled off, 'Ah, my good
rider" at last spoke Yankee-Doodle, 1T
feel very merry this morning. But with
your permission Wen go on our way, seek
ing after that Glory heard you speaking