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Feminine Financing,
The woman who can resist the al
lurements of the displays that the
stores are making In their various de
partments this season, and not spend
more money than she had originally
set aside for shopping expenses has
enviable strength of mind. There are
so many little things that cost only a
trifle, but give such a needed touch to
this or that gown or suit, that one
can exhaust a well-filled purse beftore
realizing to what a sum the trifles are
mounting.—Philadelphia Record.
Wins Damages in France
Not slnre the Stelnhcfl murder
trial has Paris been so excited ahout
a court proceeding as the gay eity has
become over the breach of promise
suit successfully pushed by Madamoi
selle Barette. in the civil court of St.
Etienne. The, amount awarded in
recompense for the Idamage to her
heart was only 2000 francs, or S4OO,
but the interesting feature of the pro
ceeding, to the Parisians, was the
fact that the action ever was begrn.
Such cases are rare there. The
ground fpr the suit was the plaintiff's
allegation that her fiance broke off a
two years' engagement on the day the
banns were published. A legal au
thority says the action is the first, for
breach of promise in -which damages
ever have been given in France.—
New York Press.
Blue and Lavender.
i Designers have combined in their
desire for blue and lavender, used to
gether in a gown or a wrap. The
evening frocks are usually in these
two colors whenever a woman can
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wear them. One fabric in lavender
is draped into another fabric of blue,
or two shades of blue and two of
lavender are bo deftly laid over each
other that the effect Is like a soap
bubble.
Blue and lavender envies and
beads are used for embroidering lace
crepe de chine, and liberty
silW. .A/ chiffon of one color Is
d*opt«Jd under a net of the other
color, and tulle, embroidered with
the bugles, Is draped over both.
The wonderful liberty crepes and
silks which are so fashionable for
gowns are used in a confused mass,
so that It takes the keenest observer
to know where one tone ends and an
•ther begins.—New York Times.
Clieerfillness at Meals.
A thousand little windows arc
•pened by the cursory conversation
at the breakfast table through which
to look into the deeps and shallows
of the home.
Sometimes the only meeting place
of a family of growing boys and girls
1& at the table. Yet, as a rule, how
much is left to be desired In the way
of cheerfulness and conversation dur
ing the mealtimes of most large fam
ilies.
There is only one way to create a
revolution in the family conscious of
having dull, silent and uninteresting
meals. It is for each member of It to
turn over a new leaf. Each one must
come to the table prepared to show
his or her best side, the side too often
withheld from family life, be it be
stowed never so abundantly else
where.
Every member of the family must
realize, as evening closes in and the
varicolored threads of the busy
are gathered together, that there
must be a little unselfish effort made
by each one if the unity Is tb r be pre
ferred and the family life kept har
monious.
The cheerfulness that tells most at
family meals finds expression In light,
pleasant, happy talk. Do not bring
your troubles to the table, but Inter
esting stories, anecdotes and the hap
penings of the corner of the world in
which your work is situated. I! the
father brings home pleasant things to
talk about, his business life will be
real and glowing to those who love
and believe in him and csn see life
only through his eyes. To be cheer
ful is not to be artificial, neither is it
forcing insincerity upon those around
you. Cheerfulness Is a form of un
selfishness, a difficult, noble' form
which is too seldom given the appre
ciation it deserves.—New York Press.
Riding Astride.
"Riding astride is not so generally
adopted by women in America as in
said Charles T. Krauss,
fcead riding master at Duriand's
Academy, when approached on the
subject of correct form in horseback
riding, "and I predict that it never
will become popular. Out tf forty*
Ave ladles who participate" la ear
grand fete recently, only one rode
astride, and she remarked afterward
that she wished she hadn't. I agree
with that sentiment. It Is not a
graceful pose, and to my mind there
Is nothing more beautiful than a
graceful woman on horseback,
"In England riding astride is ex
tremely prevalent among women, and
we do see much of it among the very
young girls out in the park, but as a
rule American women go in for grace
and charm, and they are not willing
to sacrifice'lt for fad or fancy.
"We are quite In favor of children
riding astride, as it Is Easier for their
lithesome figures, but when they grow
a little older we advise the side sad-,
die. The English contend that it is a
physical advantage, and i?bt so tiring
or taxing on the system to ride
astride, but our American physicians
do not agree with this idea. On ,the
contrary, they contend that It is phy
sically bad and not to be recommend
ed. They also declare that horseback
riding is the most joyous and health
glvins ecerclsc one may indulge in.
"Has the automobile craze lessened
the popularity of thq horse? Oh, no.
Despite many predictions, equestrian
ism has steadily increased in popu
larity. Thousands are interested to
day where only a score or more were
interested a few years ago. During a
busy ,day we send out to the Park, the
drives and the ring over 600 hnrses.
We are now forming our classes for
the winter. It Is our busiest season,
and there seems to be a growing en
tliusiasm."—New York Times.
Sponklng of Good Taste.
Oood taste abounds. It Is all about
us and around, yet. if (ho truth bo al
mittod, it Is equally and sadly lacking
on every side.
, Taste is such a personal thing and
good taste such an arbitrary term
that the more mention of taste dis
tinctions calls forth the old, old de
fense that there is no standard ol
taste as there Ib none of beauty.
It was long ago conceded by artists
and those In a position to know that
beauty has set Its standard—lts most
decided standard. Taste has taken
like stand and proclaimed a distinct
dividing line in favor of good and
against the indifferent and poor. There
are even degrees of each.
What Is good taste? It Is some
thing like "charm" In a story, a trifle
hard to define, but we recognize it at
once when It Is present; Its absence
palls and sickens us.
In dressing good taste holds a posi
tion similar to that In other arts. In
entertaining there are the so-called
"canons of good taste" that make Ill
bred actions impossible to the cul
tured classes, and In household decor
ation there is the unmistakable evi
dence of "good taste" that we hetfr of
and that indicates the rank and'edu
cation of the householder. In dress
ing there are hallmarks that distin
guish and earmarks that condemn.
There is a positive yearning among
the Initiated to impart knowledge to
those who are outside of the beautiful
gate. The creator of the gown mar
velous and Its appropriate accessory
will find his productions more satisfy
ing to himself when there is apprecia
tion of them broadcast.
Much of the dispute about taste
arises through the accessory. A thing
is not likely to be bad alone, but place
the reasonable looking coat the
most unreasonable of hats and choke
the owner in an impossible collar or
tie and see what their vietlm looks
like. The cruel deed is not done for
her; she Is the author of hefown de
feat., " Her observation is untrained,
her eye uncultivated.
While the charm and the science of
good taste In dressing may not be di
dactically taught, there are helps by
the way and by the wayside. It Is an
evsslve study; each new case brought
before the notice of the novice may
disprove her lately acquired theories,
but constant practice on .the broad
highway and in the drawing room
will train the eye and the mind as to
the whys and wherefores of good
dressing.
Self-study is a branch not to be
scorned In this observation lesson.
Before the long mirror may be made
such personal comment and such thor
ough search that some good, and
great good, must eventually come of
1L
There is, too. wtthln the boudoir
and with no more foreign subject for
study than the personal self, a posi
tive right, a freedom, to make critical
comment that approaches the unkind
In more public places.— New York
Preaa.
New York City.—Tlio shirt waist
that ig made with a yoke Is one of the
smartest Just now, and this one is ex*
zeptlonally pretty. Tbe yoke Is cut
to form tabs that give a novel effect,
and the sleeves with their deep culls
nre new f.:.J comfortable end smart.
In this instance the material Is plaid
silk piped with a plain color and
trimmed with little silk buttons, but
the waist 1h equally well adapted to
wool, silk and washable fabrics. If
the full sleeves are not liked plain
ones can be substituted as show In the
back view. Moire silk and cashmero
promise to be favorites /or separate
waists, a»rl either would lie attractive
made after this model. Als.o the
waist la well suited to the entire
?own. The closing can lie mude eith
er at the front or tin- hack as liked.
When made at the back It Is designed
to be in visible, when made N at the
front It can be effected either by
means of buttons and buttonholes
worked through the box pleat, or by
means of buttonholes worked in a fly.
The walst v consists of front and
hack portions. When made with
closing at the back, the backs are
made separately, but when the front
closing Is preferred the back 1b seam
less. The tucks in the fronts are
stitched for a portion of their length
only, but the full length box pleat
gives long lines at b«th front and
Plaids Conspicuous.
Plaids are again* conspicuous.
Great variety is offered at the ribbon
counter. Dresden colorings having
wide, irregular borders attract the
lover of pinks and blues.
Evening Costumes.
Ribbons after the pattern of old
faahioned brocades will help those
who are desirous of using this domin
ant Parisian note In evening cos-
.back. The full sleeves are finished
with deep cuffs. The plain Bleevo
are cut In one piece each.
Straight Pleated Skirt.
Short cr apron draperies are verj
fashionable Jußt now and this one
wit# polios at the sides, is extremel}
becoming. It is arranged over i
pleated skirt, and this skirt is at/
■ tached to a smoothly fitted yoke. II
can be made either with a sllghtlj
raised or the natural waist line. It
this case the skirt is made of cash
mere with bands of satin, but it wll:
be found available for almost ever}
seasonable material. Fine wools ar
exceedingly light In weight, and
everything that can be pleated suc
cessfully is appropriate. Made ic
floor length and of silk voile with
satin it would become verj
much ntore elaborate in effect. Mad«
from French serge and finished with
stitched •hems only It would become a
simple, practical skirt adapted to
cvery-day wear.
The skirt consists of the founda
tion, the pleated portion and the drap
ery. The foundation Is gored am.
snugly fitted. The pleated portion if
straight and laid in backward-turn
ing pleats, and the drapery Is ar
ranged over it. There are also twe
box pleats at the back and the closing
is made invisibly between the two
When the natural waist line Is de
sired the foundation and the drapers
nre cut off,.on indicated lines and th«
skirt Is Joined to a belt.
The quantity of material required
for the medium sixe la six and a quar
ter yards twenty-four or twenty-coven,
four and three-quarter yard* forty
four or fifty-two inches wide with one
yard twenty-seven inches wide for the
bands.
Smart Models.
ThXenlraas gown la still seen
among the smart models, but it is
now fitted In at the waist llns, whore
last season It dropped over with IMS
dear definition.
Table Flower Effects.
Do not feel that you must buy out
a hothouse and fruit stand In order
to have a handsome dinner table.
Wonderful effects can bo had with a
few flowers and foliage. Also, do not
turn your tablo into a jeweler's shop,
—lndianapolis News.
Baby'a Tray Cloth.
The neatest tray cloth or tablecloth
protector for baby who dines with
the family is made from white oil
cloth, but so covered with its own
slip cover of heavy white linen as to
be concealed from sight. Two pieces
of hemstitched or scalloped linen—
▼ery heavy, smooth damask linen
without a pattern is best—are sewn
together along their edges so that
there Is a side opening Into which to
slip the oilcloth.
One will be of little avail, unless
every day is washday. This little
comfort Is necessary in sixes, to sajr
the least. —New York Times.
Cleaning a Persian Cat
Cats are very clean eaters, and al
ways like to have their separate
saucers, which should be of blue and
white enamel, and kept spotless. A
bowl Is best for the ordinary cat. but
a Persian should have a plate, as they
are not so likely to get their long
hair into their food. •
It is bad for these animals to lie
about on cushions or near the fire, as
they love to do, and they should be
provided with an ordinary round bas
ket. Their coats should really be
brushed and combed every day, es
pecially during the moulting season,
as otherwise they swallow such a lot
of the fur that comes out In cleaning
themselves.—New York Press.
Palms and Ferns,
In cold weather it is a capital plan
to wrap a silk handkerchief round
that portion of the roots of the palm
which protrude from the earth, while
at night the plants should be drawn
away from the window, or the latter
covered for some distance from the
floor with three or four thicknesses
of newspaper, so as to exclude the
draught.
One great fault which Is oftfji the
cause of failure in plant culture is
that of changing the temnerature of
the room too rapidly. To bring a
plant straight into a drawing room
from the nursery garden or green
house is almost certain to affect its
health. If possible, the first week
after Its introduction into the house
It should be kept in a perfectly
equable temperature—between sixty
two degrees and sixty-four degrees
Fahrenheit. Draughts muit be
avoided, while It is impossible to be
too regular and Systematic In the
matter of watering.—New York Presa
Much Milk Wasted
There is no reril necessity for the
waste of milk that goes on In many
households In city and country. The
uses of milk are manifold, and say
ing means only a little matter of look
ing Into the variety of ways in which
It may be used.
Eggs poached In milk are more
delicate for the family and 'more
nourishing for the invalid, says an
expert nurse. Breakfast rolls dipped
In milk before reheating In the oven
are made much more crisp and de
sirable. A very dry loaf of hreaA
soaked In milk and then rebaked will
be so rejuvenated as to become al
most a freshly baked loaf.
For the dyspeptic member.i>f the
family bread on' whltfh fast boiling
milk Is poured will not be an Indiges
tible supper.
Indian meal should be boiled with
milk as a healthy supner for little
children, and eaten with cream as a
fat producing diet for too thin chil
dren.
Rico and farina boiled In milk are
more nourishing than the carelessly
thrown together cereals cooked In
water. In boiling Indian meal fpr
fried mnsh milk or half milk as a
molstener will facilitate the frying
and produce a rich brown color and
a delightful crlspness.
Morning's milk yields more cream
than evening's, and that taken at
noon yields least of all.—Lndlanapollf
New*.
ObMM Relish.—So«id one (up of
Milk, add three tablespoone of grated
cheese; wkea tkmi la melted. stir In
two »ad a half rolled crackers, pteoe
of hatter the alee of aa English wal
nut and a pfhoh of aalt. Serve hot aa
a reliak wltto graham or rye broad.
Frofcch Ttact—Boat three egga
pntll very light and atlr with them
not quite a pint of milk. Slice some
nice white bread and dip tho alicee
into the egg and milk, taking care
that both aides are covered with the
mixture. Then lay the alicoa on a
pan well buttered and fry brown.
Sprinkle powdered sugar and nutmeg
on each piece and serve hot.
Raaaii»4la«ayple Cocktail.— I Tp bo
•erred oa a hot day In placo of soup.
Cut three bananaa In thin round
«U«oe, -Md the Jnlce and pulp of-one
grated pineapple, the Juice of two
oranges and juice of ono lemon.
Guard against getting It too aweet
Set to cool la tho icebox, and serve
with a little shared Ice or a email
piece ot 100 dropped la each gtaaa.
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The Value of Good Roads.
'BY GEORGE C. DKIHL.
Within the next few years the Ques
tion of good roads will be one of. If
not the leading, commercial issue of
:he day, cot excepting the tariff. The
United States is far behind Europe in
this character of internal improve
ment, although excelling in most oth
ers. The causes may be stated gen
erally as follows: Imperfect Stat*
laws; Inefficient and improper admin
istration and management of roads;
Ignorance on the part of local road
builders of the principles and meth
ods of road construction: ignorance
of the qualities essential in road
building materials and lack of facili
ties for ascertaining such qualities;
lack of sufficient research and experi
mental work to devise changes or im
provements in road materials or exist
ing methods of construction sufficient
to meet modern conditions, reduce
cost or increase efficiency.
The farmers and motorists, among
many others, receive direct benefits
from the construction of good road*;
and although evervone practically re
ceives direct or indirect benefits, tho
most active agencies to secure good
roads must be the farmers and motor
ists. It will be, but a few years be
fore wo will stop using the terms
farmers and motorists, and say,
rather, farmers and tourists; as with
a properly developed system of pood
roads the farmer will find it more
economical to market his produce
with motor vehicles.
The Federal goad roads department
states that the direct saving to the
farmers of this country from properly
constructed roads would be $250,-
000,000 annually; that there would
be a saving of over $10,000,000 In
marketing the wheat crop alone; of
over $12,000,000 In marketing the
corn crop; and of $5,000,000 in mar
keting the cotton crop. However
great the money value of good
may appear to be. it is not as import
ant as the educational and social ad
vantages to be derived thereform by
the residents of rural communities.
Bad roads restrict educational facili
ties, limit the rural free delivery ser
vice, and prevent the proper develop
ment of social life in the country.
Good roads permit of grade schools
in the country, extend the rural free
delivery service, and check the exo
dus of young men and women from
the farm to the city. Already In lo
calities where roads have been im
proved we see the movement from the
city to the farm.
Motorists rnd farmers by frequent
good roads conventions, by continuing
campaigns of education, and by in
dividual and organized activity, can
bring about sufficient appropriations
by towns, counties, States and nation.
It is a part of their duty to see,that
these moneys are expended wisely,
under competent direction, and in ac
cordance with systematic and well
organized plans. The system now in
operation in the State of New York
can be commended highly to many,
of her sister particularly In
the matter of classification of roada
outside of cities and villages. These
,roads are divided Into State, county
and town roads. The State roads
are tfie main traffic lines connecting
the larger centres of population.
They comprise four per cent, of the
total mileage of the State, and are
to be constructed and maintained di
rectly by the State, and at State ex
pense. The county roads are those
which form within each county a
properly developed system of main
market roads, taking Into account
their use for the purposes of common
traffic and travel. These roads com
prise about six per cent, of the total
mileage of the State and are con
structed under State supervision and
at the Joint expense of the State,
county and town. The town roadi
comprise the rest of the roads of the
State, constituting kbout ninety pei
cent, of the total mileage. They are
built and maintained under the di
rection of the local authorities, but
with State supervision, the cost being
borne jointly by the State and town
—From Recreation.
Baltimore Fire in Europe
. A false report emanating from
Pari*, the effect of which was that
one-half of the city of Baltimore,
Md., was In ashea, was printed widely
in Qaragaajr. The lon by Are waa es
timated At 1(0,000,000, and the re
ported disaster evoked sympathetic
editorials In the newspapers, which
also in many cases reprinted the
story of Baltimore's conflagration o!
some rears ago.
Many Americans, some of the*
from Baltimore, made anxious visits
to the American Embassy snd th«
newspaper offices in Berlin Inquiring
for details.
There was a fire in Baltimore with
a loss of something like a quarter oi
a million dollars. No person wai
harmed and the blase attracted M
particular attention outside of thai
city on this side of the Atlantic. —
New York Times.
Safest Season.
"And you consider autumn the besl
month for calling in your profes
sion ?"4nterrogitt*d the housewife, ss
she banded out the pampkin pie.
"Ah. yea. mum." said Tratfcfal
Tim, as he tipped hla hat, "it Is daa
dat de lawa mower has heea laid
away and de sssow shovel isn't wwrfe
tag ySC"—Chieatfe MM.