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Evening star., 1913-11-17
BY cheruit. Place vendome. Paris.

When you turn the pages of some
long-ago book of fashion, or even
gaze upon the pictures Of your old
friends in the days of their youth, you
will recognize how similar is their
attire to the dress of today.
To illustrate this old-time quaint
ness, l have pictured a very beautiful
costume that shows many of the fea-
lures that We're favored in those far
off days. : This costume is made OF
white veIours de laine, cleverly COM
bined with black velvet. The pictur-
esque little coat, that is fashioned
somewhat like the eton. is finished
with graceful rolling collar. which Is
held in position by u very quaint CLASP
of dull hammered silver.
The skirt shows a long tunic. cut in
upward curves at the center of the
front. and descending to a long point
in the rear. This is hemmed with q
band of ermine. while in the center
front a jeweled tassel is attached.
Beneath this the touch of modernity
appears, for the present style de-
mands that the draperies be narrow
at the ankle. The black velvet is
gathered in soft folds that are bound
by a strip of ermine that follows the
line of the tunic. while the deep hen
is made of the white velourS de laine
AS the sleeves of this costume are
short, an extensive mun Is used. Th'
mode for short sleeves is one rather
favored by many women. and allows
the introduction of enormous muffs.
These, however. are very light IL
weight and remarkably soft. as M
cumbersome padding is introduced IL
them.
AS you will see, the sash is still {
prominent feature in the smart suit
This has been a favorite of fashion fo
Evening star., 1913-11-17
Old Cider Glasses.

One of the latest OF the RACES Of ardent
collectors is for old cider glasses, es-
pecially those engraved with an apple
tree or wreath of apples and leaves.
and occasionally the motto mo Excise.
in protest against the excise duties on
cider and other liquors, which caused
such q revolt among farmers in 1868.
Old coaching glasses are also interest
ing and rare, says the Gentlewoman.
They were SO called because when a
coach stopped to change horses in olden
days at an inn these glasses were
brought to the passenger by an attend
ant, and the contents had to be taken
at once-in a draught as rule-for they
had no feet and so were called NO
Heel Taps" and could not be laid down
until the liquor had been consumed.
Perhaps quaintest of all specimens of
old glass are sets of egg cups in Water
ford, both uncommon and very valuable.
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PRETTY NOVELTIES.

The newest royal Worcester ware COM
i mands attention. Borders of plain white
china are separated by narrow threadlike
bands of gold from solid colors of pink.
of yellow or of dark blue. The shapes are
unusually elegant and include special
sets. such as egg sets-four cups. four
spoons on a stand (having a carrying
handle) of Sheffield silver. the stand also
having four indentations for the eggs;
marmalade jars in Sheffield holders. with
Sheffield silver spoon. and cracker Jars
also mounted with Sheffield silver.
One Of the newest whims of fashion is
the reproducing Of all the favorite colo
nial brass candlestick designs in mahog-
any or in early English oak. These are
truly elegant.
The finish is fine and the slender ana
curved lines get a value in the wood tnaI
brass did not make possible. A brass
CUP fits into the candle socket to protect
tho wood.
The latest telephone shelf has rack in
back for pencils and notepaper. swing
ing telephone holder disk, hooks for hold
ing the telephone books and private
phone number list, all in most compacl
form 1t is of oak. finished in early Eng
lish style.
The surpassing elegance Of some OF
the latest diamond and platinum cum
buttons calls for comment. The most IN,
tricate lacy settings, so gem-incrustsoo q
that one marvels that human hands couio
produce them, are seen among these Wv"
ing to the treatment of the platinum IL
resembles tiny gems, delicately iaceteu'
where it is seen, and therefore its true
character isn't recognized, the erect be-
ing Of gems alone set in slender lines 10
form some lacelike pattern These are
circular in shape.
Bar pins also have this invisibility OF
setting. One appeared to be diamonos
so closely set that one touched the otheI
the entire length of the pin. A superb
fresh water pearl was seen In one OF TINS
description as a central setting. and Two
cabochon emeralds, one on either eno, nm
ished its design.
Japanese and Dutch novelties in the olo-
fashioned match scratchers reveal now
Thoroughly artistic Japan and Hoilano
can be about little things. "A Japanese
damsel is busily engaged M embroloerins'
her embroidery serving as a scratcner,
while the Dutch machen offers her apron
or turns grindstone for you to strike
your match upon.
Evening star., 1913-11-17
Peanut Butter.

Roast the nuts shell and take off the
brown skins. When making large quan-
titles. the removing of the brown skins
is best accomplished by putting the shell
ed peanuts on coarse towel, covering
them with another towel and rubbing
them gently until the husks are broken
or loosened, and then blowing them of
with a bellows. II you use salt. dust
them lightly with 1t and grind at once.
Mix to a smooth paste with half as
much butter as you have peanut powder
II is always well to taste your butter
and use its freshness as a guide In the
matter OF Just how much salt you should
add to the peanuts. If any. Put the pea
nut butter in covered glass jars OF
tu,nblers; keep in a cool place.
Evening star., 1913-11-17
~ 7HE
KITCHEN
PANTRY
Bhuehsh, Gerry.


Take either whole or a nice piece OF
oiuehsh. place it in a pan with the desired
NUMBER or peeled potatoes around it, pour
IN Tor six persons a pint of cider, or less
Tor lesser number of people; season the
oiuehsh with pepper and place strips OF
raw bacon over it. Kun into the oven
take out and baste occasionally. Serve
when the potatoes are done.
Breast of Chicken, Moran.
Cut off the breast of two roasting chick.
ems, trim nicely: in the meanwhile place
one quart Of milk In pan. and when
about to boil, place in the breasts OF
chicken: let same cook until almost done
take them out and pass on the salaman-
der to broil At the same time take four
nice pieces Of Virginia ham, cure them
and broil them the same way. When
about ready to serve, place on platter
four nice pieces of toast, whatever shape
you may like; place piece of ham cut
in the same shape over the toast, and
over the ham place the breasts Of chick
en-. Add little piece Of fresh butter
to this and pass in the stove again so
that the butter will melt and glaze the
chicken.
Oysters, Remick.
Take the desired number of medium
sized oysters, steam until they open. Take
the fiat shell off and lay aside in a warm
place. In the meanwhile fry some bacon
when almost done cut in inch squares.
Place one of these squares over each oys-
ter; cover now with sauce Remick, sprin-
kle with bread crumbs and grated cheese
and pass under the salamander to brown:
To make sauce Ren1ick for twenty-four
oysters, take one-half pint of good stiff
mayonnaise add six tablespoOnfuls of
chilli sauce, three tablespoonfuls of Lat
tard sauce. salt, pepper, one-fourth tea
spoonful of curry powder. one-half tea
spoonful OF powdered English mustard
and celery salt. Stir the whole thing
thoroughly every time you use it.
Evening star., 1913-11-17

quite a long time. but the shillful de-
signer can always find new way to
arrange 1t. In this model the large
bow really takes the place of vest
and the rich cherry -colored satin from
which it is formed gives a rare sparkle
to the costume.
A very charming little bonnet OF
black velvet frames the face of the
with ermine, while two rather ragged
plumes give a good height to this
creation The strap beneath the chin
and the little bow are really little
aids to beauty. and give a youthful
look to the fair debutante.
The same picturesque trend Of style
is seen in many of the most delight
full evening gowns Some, OF these
girded with draperies of telle tina,
become more extensive as they ap-
proach the ground. Or. If a filmy
tulle does not meet your fancy, you
sprays of tiny roses and rich green
foliage. Most beautiful effects are
often obtained by the non-symmetri-
cal designs. One very lovely evening
gown of prune velours showed
soft fold of tulle on one shoulder
while on the other were. placed pale
pink roses, whose outer petals glis-
tened with touches of gold Below the
arm was seen a graceful hoatins
drapery that could, if so desired. be
caught up to form a sleeve extending
to the elbow.
Many of the wraps that are worn
with such gowns are made of very
handsome fur. This season they are
remarkable for their graceful draping
qualities. While the shapes in which
the furs are cut are partly respon-
sible for this. yet credit must also be
given to the Innings. These are of the
softest silks and crepes in striking
contrast to the stiff. heavy Innings
that used to be the mode in all fur
mantleS.
Evening star., 1913-11-17
Velvet VOGUE WILL
LAST ALL WINTER

Velvet and fur are ubiquitous, and the
new veIvets which are being brought out
are most novel in their colorings. ex-
tremeIy varied and temptingly rich.
Among the hard tones. which will be
particularly In favor, are billiard green.
Russian green, grass green. bottle green,
etc
All the green's worn some years ago
have come back to us with new re-
Elections.
There is also deep blue. pleasing color.
always becoming and always popular. But
the very latest tone will be neither green
nor blue. but all tones of fawn, of in
finite variety. from the somber tete-de
negrNa shade so dark that it looks
black-through tobacco color. up to the
exquisite tint of amber. These fawn and
brown shades will form transition line
between the velvets of hard tones and
those of faded tints; for we are also to
have velvets OF tones so delica.ely faded
that they will look like the genuinely
antique materials which are SO typical
OF the present styles So We shall have
again. on our robes and mantles. royal
blue velvet. trimmed with ermine and
puce (iea color velvet, allied to marten,
and we shall see brought out again the
colors and materials beloved of our
grandmothers.
An afternoon dress of peculiar chic is
of royal blue velvet, edged with ermine.
The skirt, rather wide at the waist, has
| a drapery turned over and edged with
ermine. On the corsage. which is opened
down to the waist. is crossed a fichu OF
| maline lace, finished with a large knot
of black velvet. Around this fichu turns
| sort of stiffened lace collar, Medici
shape at the back. With this robe was
worn a three-quarter mantle of similar
| velvet. This garment was charmingly
/ fanciful draped at the side with a belt
drapery around the hips This belt drap-
cry. which will be much worn, consisted
of an application of chenille on wooler
galoon of the same tone. The very full
sleeve was gathered in under an ermine
| cuff. and a deep rolled collar. also Of
Evening star., 1913-11-17
More About Building
Paddy's House.

jerry Muskrat was more and more sure
that his big cousin, Paddy the Beaver,
didn't know quite SO much as he might
about house building. Jerry would have
liked to offer some suggestions, but he
didn't dare. You see, he was very anxious
not to displease his big cousin. But he
felt that he had simply got to speak his
mind to some one, so he swan across to
where he had seen Peter Rabbit almost
every night since Paddy began to build
Sure enough, Peter was there, sitting up
Evening star., 1913-11-17
THE DAILY MENU.

BREAKFAST.
Grapes Oatmeal
White and Gold Omelet
Buttered Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON
Cream Potato Soup Waters
Sardine and Lettuce Sandwiches
Fruit Cake
Tea
DINNER.
Oyster Soup with Crackers
Baked Blueflsh
Stuffed, Baked Potatoes
Peas CreaIned BeetS
Vegetable Salad
Lemon Pie Coffee
Evening star., 1913-11-17

room because the walls Of sticks and
branches came right up against that
great pile of mud in the middle IL looked
to Jerry as il his cousin. Paddy. had done
a lot Of hard work for nothing. He wished
that addy had asked his advice He
could have told him what a MISTAKE he
was ma king
II guess Paddy isn't such wonderfully
smart fellow as | thought he was" said
Jerry with sigh.
Evening star., 1913-11-17
Narrow Skirts.

The very narrow skirt this autumn Is
at the hem narrower than ever In many
instances tunics or draperies or hounces
moderate the skinny effect, but tnese
are carefully arranged SO that the sim
silhouette may not be altogether oe-
stroyed. Even the width at the hips OF
which so much has been heard, is no
necessary mark of the new modes Many
a dress is indeed swathed tightly round
the hips and the line of the whole figure
is then as straight and 1.-the as tnat OF
a how,
Evening star., 1913-11-17
Economical Hint.

Gelatin will take the place Of white
Of eggs in any recipe calling for whites
of eggs only. One tablespoonful Of dry
gelatin equals three eggs. First soak
the gelatin In a small quantity of cold
water for a short time. after which add
boiling water. making in all one teacup-
full. When cold whip with an egg beater
until light.
Evening star., 1913-11-17
In the Sickr00m.

Beef Tea.-Cut a pound OF fresh. juicy
beef without fat into as small pieces as
possible; pour pint of cold water on 1t;
let it stand for two hours. then pour off,
and add pint of boiling water and lit
tie salt, and simmer it in the oven for
two hours; pour off and mix the two
liquids together, and heat.
Linseed Poultice.-Put a quarter pound
crushed linseed in a basin previously heat
ed, and pour on half a pint of boiling
water, stirring carefully until Of proper
consistence, then spread evenly on soft
linen and apply a swarm as possible, COW
ering the poultice with oiled silk.
Arrowroot-Take two teaspoonfuls of
best arrowroot. mix with 1t as much cold
water as Is necessary to make 1t into a
paste. then pour on half pint of boiling
water and stir briskly, when 1t will be-
come a clear, smooth Jelly; add sugar to
taste.
Barley Water.-Wash two ounces OF
pearl barley in boiling water until thor
oughly clean, then add the washed barley
to two pints of water: heat gently until
a nice thickness; strain and add lemon
juice and sugar to taste
Mustard Poultice.-Mix one or two
ounces of pure mustard with tepid water
until smooth. Apply on paper, or mixed
with linseed poultice.
Evening star., 1913-11-17

THAT WOULDN'T TROUBLE ME IF
HE WAS MY COUSIN" SAID HE.
very straight and staring with big round
eyes at the platform of mud and sticks
out in the water where Paddy the Beaver
was at work.
well, Peter, what do you think of t?''
asked Jerry.
where is it," asked Peter innocently.
us 1t another DAM"
Jerry threw back his head and laughed
and laughed.
Peter looked at him suspiciously. IT
don't see anything to laugh at said he
"Why, it's a house. you stupid. It's
faddy TIE Beavers new house, replied
Jerry, wiping the tears of laughter from
his eyes.
'I'm not stupid.'' retorted Peter. How
Evening star., 1913-11-17

ermine, matched the cuffs. The mantle
fastened from right to left with large
errnine buttons. With afternoon robes OF
velvet and even with morning dresses,
| mantles to match will be worn. Three
quarters. half, long or short-all lengths
are admitted.
Evening star., 1913-11-17

Swift & Company's Sales Of Fresh Beef
in Washington. d. c., for the week end
ing Saturday, Nov. 15, averaged 12c per Id.
advertisement
Evening star., 1913-11-17

The smartest headdress Tor evening
wear is decidedly oriental, resembling tho
elaborate turbans of the Sultans of Bag
dad.
Evening star., 1913-11-17

Coats are fastened in a straight line to
the neck and are topped off with some
kind Of high, loose collar, which does not
cling closely to the neck.
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her thorough mouthfu Of bits held with
feeling and give her hand and the cruel curb tre
lax than the kinder sn Over her shoulder she carries her
mae pointing to the misty blue heaven of the She
outing shirt gloves jockey with its bird bea
white breeches short sleeveless coat dull finished boots She
perfect picture shorn of useless sill
fitted to the bald lawns and white Of
the Eastern country whose coorng quiet rich and cultured
Her hair close and sleek like the lawns
foretop of her brainy pony shaver.
West has her longheaded segged pinto with his hint of
the horse who turned Wild bred in the West
when Foretop and long banners and
whipped The girls hair whips the wind match
bride is as simple thing the Indians with trace of the
silver and jingle about it that the red loved She has
bit curb-that under hand fine in feeling double
tender snaffe and subduing curb Sometimes will find
her with bride hung saddle horn the ponys Free
travelling in halter and single rein Her saddle the CHAIR
saddle of knghhood There is much leather and comfort
about it and she hugs like cavayman She soft hat
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with wide brm and three dples in the shirt
gloves broad belt of leather skirt short divided the
tan of the desert sturdy boots heavy of sole and broad Of toe
Her stirrup broad safe thing that half swallows little
foot Her swings like coed snake against her and
she doesn't like newt Beside her the tall blossom of the
Spanish bayonet points the vivid blue Western
Her tans and Colds flowing and tail of hair match the
brilliant yet thnly lovely coorng of the West-the sage
singing hills, the ethereal distances
Far apart they loo-both thoroughbreds Players
harmonious in perfect form with the lands they the
Of On the polo field wild and tall loose
soft hat and much saddle leather would violate eyes,
In the Vastly mountain wrapped pony legs
shaver foreop and tail ring strrup and polo coat would smash
Tapping with useless trappings In their they fit
trim
Only in these things they of bood-their perfect
form of different kind their onenessthe girl and the
animal between her knees and the hearts that
shirts and chestnut hides. NELL BRINKLEY
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The horsewoman of the West you meet her bend Of
high mountain roadyou ask your way prairie
trail in New Mexico and Arizona sage and pine
mild farmland of the Middle West the placid
the mild gentle hills of the far all that lies between
them horsewoman of the West eyes of the
horsewoman of the East And they sme For they the
pick of their kind and thoroughbreds and afford
beauty afford to be beauty In the East
and the West alike the nondescpt rider fills the bride pats
rugged out less alike though perhaps will be-
ieve that You scarcely ten from the other in
their degrees OF bad riding But the horse and
stand wide apart in looks and the poles Only in
these things they boodtheir perfect form of diff
ferent kind their onenesthe girl and the animal between
her knees the fear they know and the hearts that beat
beneath shirts and chestnut hides!
East has her shorbaced with his threequarer bob
bed TAIL her slippery little eggshe of saddle her short stir
delicate and
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SAVED BY HUMAN PLUG
F1eshy Workman Blocked Pipe Down
Which His Companion Was Failing.

c. F. Rapp. a rieeer. fell 40 feet
through an iron pipe at the city hall
and was saved from death by another
rigger, Charles Lewis, who used his
body as plug with which to stop the
pipe down which Rapp was falling.
Rapp was seated In a rigger's chair
within the four foot pipe, which ex-
tends mp from the basement to the
roof on the outside of the city, hall. 1t
carries off the foul air from the boiler
rooms.
Rapp and Lewis were renewing the
iron pipe. The former was seated in
his chair between the fourth and nth
floors Forty feet below Lewis. . big,
strongly built man, was also at work.
Suddenly Rapp's chair Ropes slipped
and he fell AS he shot through the
pipe he cried out.
Lewis heard and swung himself
across the pipe. When Rapp hit him
Lewis nerve and strength held, ana
he managed to prevent RApp falling
to the basement Neither was In
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. dispatch to the
New York Sun.
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Mr.. Bowser as he rubbed his hands
and smiled.
She did. She saw that one corner
Of the mouth was drawn UP, the eyes
had decided sQuint. and there was
nose enough for two men. II Mr..
Bowser had been on a three days
spree and then fallen foul of a
thrashing machine he might have
slightly resembled that crRyon; but
taking him normally there was not a
familiar line. As Mrs. Bowser !. on
tinued to look her eyes filled with
tears and she choked up.
'Well?'' he asked 01tor q while.
II can't say ma It" she half
sobbed.
but what's the n16tter?''
IT'S botch work.
What! WHAT" he shouted in tones
that jumped the cat. You tell me that
its botch work.?
Nothing could be worse There are
hundreds OF school children who could
have done better. Even the frame 8 .
swindle. II you paid so for 1t you
were outrageoualy robbed. oh, why did
you let him do it!s
You stand there and talk Hike this
about a work Of art: You dare to crit
icize such Z woFh You-you-l Wom-
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say no more, and the cat walked
around and around Mr.. Bowser with
a broad grin on her phiz. The silence
was threatening to be painful when
the doorben rang and boy left the
picture. Mr.. Bowser insisted that
Mrs. Bowser retire while he removed
the wrappings and placed It on an
easel under the Light. and it was 10
minutes before he called that all was
ready.
Behold Bowser. the philosopher"
he said as he stepped back with q
wave Of the hand.
She beheld him-that IL, she be-
held the picture of q man who
seemed to be suffering with collie and
trying to reach down bottle OF pain
killer from the top shelf OF the pam
try. It was not only the work of an
amateur, but he seemed to have Carl
catured his subject Mr.. Bowser
stood on one leg as n it were hitch
ing post, and the other was lifted as
If his corns troubled him. The neck
was half as long as the body. one
shoulder was badly Topped and the
feet were only q little smaller than
beer kegs.
Give it careful looking over be-
fore you give me your opinion" eaid
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an, retire to your room. It's plain to
me that you don't know art from oat-
meal. and was a fool for showing you
the picture"
Mrs. Bowser gladly retired. and the
cat gladly followed, and Mr.. Bowser
red face when the door bell rang again.
He went to the door to find a member
Of the One-Drink club on the steps who
had no sooner been invited in that he
said:
IT called to give you a warning. A
scrub of a sketchist named Parini is
going about under false pretenses. He
claims that the club wants crayons Of
members to hang on the walls and lie
does botch work and charges a swim
ding price. Look out for him.
"He's-a scrub?'' faltered Mr.. Bowser.
"A regular scrub"
And the One-Drink club doesn't
want my picture?"
"Of course not. You are hardly known
by name yet Just turn the fellow
down IL he comes around. Good night
Mrs. Bowser had heard all from the
top of the stairs. At first she thought
she would go down. but she did not
want to make 1t more painful for Mr..
Bowser. She heard him return to the
sitting room-she heard him talking to
himself, and then she heard a whoop
and a crash. He had seized that crayon
with the heroic attitude and smash
and then he jumped all over it and
blotted it off the face of the earth. BY
and by there was silence and she went
to bed. 1t was half an hour before he
came UP. and he was still breathing
hard and carried the red in his face
She counterfeited sleep. and with sigh
of relief he made ready for dreAmland
-(Copyright, 1913, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)