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Show It is .cue o. the mnst ihni, eyed, of expressions that fine fcathrv m ni.n m.v; READING FOR DAMES ' nF.MOlGEL LES. AND ModM "f A j' - itb OW the new woman will revel inthenew it? k arrangement comfort! set by some I ' r O forth far-seei- ng designer bf woman's toggery! jit was a man who thought of it, too. Almost every sort and species of woman will gladly ac- clress as beyond re-f- U as the jloBg outade everything completely, Lneed know but what one has skirt of the usual length. j j"i rain is is w and a soft felt hat in the is donned milady is ready to ffith the fiercest elements and to issfully rout that dire enemy, mud. Eng-is!ia- pe i 'Crabber garments may be washed directly one reaches home and, so be and sweet. 7t fresh Ladles' Tea Gowns j fan-color- cashmere and golden- are here charmingly ed velvet with a: handsome saiin, naving velvet agures multi-color- :!eyeuow on .with ;!iqued plain front of 1 embroidery rich, ed in Roman design; The this of good length, with short train ican be cut off at round length, if preferred. -jcesse style, The back, shaped in : most-strongl- ; I - : : ed heart-shape- d; self sufficient to drivie a man, of delicate sensibilities j from his domestic sanctuary. People of sense cannot and will not. respect a workan whose underwear is untidy or shabby when she can have better. Her clkim to respeet is frail, indeed,' if, she puts a seventy-five-dolidress over fifty-ceundergar- ments. Personal tid ness is .too! apt to be neglected in the hurry and undis ciplined worry bf the average house hold. Conveniences and privacy, too.are lacking in many jcasejs, and so from day to day good resolutions fade and fail, and the habit of disorderly and dirty garments creeps into the- - home circle and shadows the fireside by its presence. ,,The subject of underwear is by no means an unimportant one. The underclothes of any woman are the most perfect index of her character and refinement of mind, as well as her taste ar nt ite oegins to rock. The movement is regular and almost noiseless, and in vestigation proves that the great rock rests on three almost imperceptible pivots, and thus; swings clear of Its base. Another interesting rocking stone may be seen near Pala, in San Diego county, where it is regarded with great veneration ,by the Indians. It is an im mense boulder, circular in (form, but flat on the upper surface. It rests on three distinct pinnacles, and can be moved only jby peculiar, swaying steps on its top. When set in motion, it will continue to rock long after the effort to move it has ceased, and the grinding! rumbling noise it produces can be heard a mile away, resembling the sound; of distant thunder. This strange stone may be made to move in two different direc tions, according to the movements of the person who starts it. It may be made to swing around on its pivots in a circular manner, or it may be moved backward and forward, like the rocking of a chair. So far as is known, these are the only rocking stones in California. Scien tists declare that they were caused by water crosins. but some superstitious people believe that they were held sa cred by the Indians, while still others aver that they were the altars of a people who passed from the earth ages ago, each side, the front to disclose a plait ing of brown velvet; and a large enameled wood button is at the hea of each opening. The sleeve Is very close on the lower part, with the 'material shirred in the seam, and is open with three buttons, like those on the skirt, but small, that fasten with cords. The fullness of the upper part fails below the elbow. The blouse has brown velvet bretelles laid in folds, wide on the shoulders so as to "fall out upon the sleeve and passing under the velvet belt, The bretelles are garnished with buttons like those on the skirt;, a row of three across each, to form the line of a yokeJ With this gown a toque of black braided felt: with a rosette! of green ivy leaves and berries on each side thV front a larger rosette of; red faille ribbon oh each side of the back, and a wall of black coque blades rising: high between back and front. Ex. ; Kdet-lik- e: m j - 1 : 1 1. X 1 1 - i semi-transpare- nt . ; back-plait- s; I A child Is happiest when1 he is busy and the mother who can nvent little pastimes 'and everyday Amusements will greatly add to the happiness of the nursery. One, of the most ingeni- Ml ll ' i sriow-flak- , . narrow-brimme- d, ! -- : ' V- -- 2 ; :" ., i -- I t . A SESSION OF THE WHIST CLUB. t I ' AIT ABMCHArR A 8ITTINO BOOM CHATS. ous and; at the same time one of the simplest and easiest amusements is the manufacturer of cork furniture for. dolly's housekeeping. The long fresh cork must be used for the foundation. Cut two slices, one larger than- - the other, joff the two sides i lengthways, and you will have a. flat side for it to stand 'oh, while the broader flat piece will form the seat of the sofa. Cut off a piece of cloth large enough to cover both the seat and side of the sofa and stick it on with gum, tucking in the corners! neatly. Now get some small pins and stick them into one side of the seat and get some larger pins and put them at one end for the "head" of the lounge and wind the cotton in and out; as in the chairs. A little bed is made in much the same iway as the sofa, covering it with clOth,' but the pins must be put in at each end and not at the side. To make a washstand the cork must be cut in half and the sides cut off, as in the bed and sofa, Cover it with cloth jand stick a pin in each corner to Berve as the legs. By this time you will think of other things' you can make out of cardboard and colored paper which will be quite will be pretty; and your tollhouse ' handsome enough forj the most fastidious doll in dolldomiKindergarten ; jr J . fr i Ss-tML4f- f V" L Ire-fi- t M'Sf ' 85 3 1 tea- .- Submarine Boats. Petrifying the Human Form. It is stated that there are in existence a number of figures of petrified human beings prepared by an Italian special-in ist. His marvelous achievements preserving the ' features, of the dead have been the theme of discussion among scientists for many years. In the Florentine Museum there are some samples of his work. One of the most been perfect examples of his skill has was the It in existence for sixty years. head of an extremely beautiful young weman who had died from pulmonary tuberculosis. Its whereabouts has been for some time unknown, but the de in scendants of this great ain nitrification have been searching found in gently for it. It hastobeen owners as its Bavaria and restored one of the treasures of Italian anatomi cal science. Sixty years' use seems to have caused it no appreciable injury, as it is described by a writer as having luxuriant blonde hair quite wavy and soft like that of a living person. past-mast- er , 1 i HE has golden-ro- d ceased to blow. The shining chestnuts fall; And through thequiet pensive - air Now flies-th- big e football. He waits upon tha crowded street, In silent grief, alone; Alas,-alackalas, alack, 1 The breezy summer's flown! , . No more for me the big brass wheel Will blow across the bar And fill any white-winge- d sails of joy ,. . - . For fairy lands afar; No more, the garden'on the roof i ' Will bloom to make. me gay, I'll roam to Coney Isle ; The swift equine to play. The play-hou'curtain's been rung down For me the play no more; m Nor can I for the Polo Grounds On jocund pinions soar. ............. I know the airy summer's flown, Not by the leaflets brown, But by my spirits faded blue My wife is back in town!" No more se 1 The Romance Ended. - Doll Furniture. : 1 jectile weighing from 80 to 1,000 pounds, with a charge of 80 pounds of powder. It is- provided with recoil cylinders like the heavy artillery. Each mortar stands on a separate revolving platform, which allows the mortar to point in any direc tion, and the gun may be deflected to an angle of 45 degrees. San Francisco Chronicle. Raising Ivory for' Market. Naturalists and commercial experts are bewailing the fact that there is danger that the supply of eiephant ivory may soon be exhausted. At least sixty thousand elephants are slaughtered yearly to obtain the amount of ivory necessary to supply the world's demand. The value of ivory depends somewhat on the locality from which it comes. West African ivory is the most valuable. It is exceedingly fine grained, and some of the choicest speci mens have the ap pearance of onyx. The best ivory comes from animals found in very warm and humid atmospheres. In northerly situations, where the air is cooler and dry, the product is coarse and harsh, lacking the velvety elasticity of the other. Guinea ivory is slightly greenish at first, but whitens upon exposure to the air and light. Vegetable ivory' is obtained from taqua seed, and is a valuable substitute for There are several the real article. manufactured ivories, of which celluloid is best known and is, perhaps, the most valuable. In view of the enor- mqus consumption of ivory, the establishment of elephant farms is suggested. The animals are extremely docile in captivity, and when reared with domestic surroundings are manageable and may at the same time be iriade useX ful as beasts of burden. : - : j j 1 ! 8- 10-in- ch d : Satyrical Points and Pithy Si Inji Eod of the Romance Serious, but Not Contagious, or. Life in Slyne's Alley Tliinss She Didn't Know. er ! the figure smoothly, gradually expanding and education. fullness to its lower, edge. single, bust g fronts, fitted by Authors' Successes. gores, close In center, .3, wider-arMildred and others have asked how j which the fullness is disposed in one at to fall th$ top may become a successful author, in gracefully rj isic folds from under the broad col- -: Answer: First and foremost, one must sa each side of the smooth front. A have something to write about, then :th, velvet standing collar finishes write it with j as mucb directness as Never try to write about anyineck, that closes with the front at possible. left sidei Rosettes not understand. The world do of j yellow satin thing you placed on each side of the collar, is full of experts who will detect errors broad sailor collar of brown velvet at a glance, and will not be charitable in criticising them. Writers who desire to have their writings published often pay the; publisher for doing the work. Otherwise ihey are sent to the Fashion Notes. editors of papers knd magazines, and are accepted if satisfactory. Use any Housekeeping dresses are among the good paper,- write only on one side, and fads of advanced young woinen. One sign your own nanie or a fictitious one, dainty model is of plain and spotted ' cambric It has a yoke and; sleeves of just as youiplease.j plain goods, the waist Is gathered full intof the yoke and belt; the skirt is of Love Remembered. straight breadths with a deep hem, and The first red leaves of autumn a full, deep ruffle of the spotted goods Seem to say thaj; I must go over the shoulders from the yoke From the fields, where I have sought falls of plain fabric them, j Among the new tailor costumes is one From the flower land to the snow. made of narrow-stripe- d suiting. The there is no five has skirt . 11 The first cold kiss I gather, :' J out a jacteti wun large regular waisi, turned-oveFrom your Hps f carmine hue, r collar and and sleeves Seems to say that you would rather A double lapels faced with satin, I would not pretend to you. breasted vest, linen front anjd tie, and a modified sailor hat with two bunches of e The first white falling plumes complete the outfit. bed humble On the daisy's round hat has A sxiuenM with an interlining and Seems to say that love Is calling e3 with seven large ostrich plumes, set in fan the yellow satin, or this, to the dead. the From living cin be omitted if a less dressy' shape on the front of the crown. Among Jaon ?9t is desired. these Dlumes are placed jeweled orna The wide Paqum W ': ments. This is the only trimming, ex Escort. :vv' ire shaped, in two sections, iered an the W. B. asks: "If a lady's overshoe cept a velvet band around the crown. upper and lower edges, A black velvet hat; has a very wide completed with pretty, round, comes off .in the street, and she will ort that it forms a wide, scal flaring cuffs at the wrists. muddy her tiaridg by replacing it; ought brim, so full not Tte unlike those worn by Cer loped edge, her escort to do it?" Answer: gojwn can be stylishly made up some seasons ago. Large crepon, silk brocade, plain or fancy tainly, and consider himself honored by childrenand loops of velvet at least five wings JMlen fabrics, an of hand- the privilege. opportunity inches wide are the trimming. This hat and effective combinations and le tasteful folis immense, but is so handsome and Love Is an intermittent fever decoration being afforded ? tie mode. ' ' 1ox7fl hv a chill, stylish that it has been greatly admired. ie fits waist-lin- e, OUR . - well-to-d- the usual IIuilOE. . ) ; cloak of crayenette worn wun ims 115. B e?ss??try deep-wat- er . .,m worn. , o ; ' air for those OUR WIT AKD it. One of the latest elaim- ants for public notice is made after the d model. In addi- TIMELY ETCHINGS popular FOF tion to the sailing apparatus, it has an LEAN READERS. attachment which answers the purpose I . J j SCIENCE UP TO DATE. wo operate j f web-foot- . Thir-tesnt- h e, ':is . ;'' cigar-shape- against being deprived of the fine underwear with which nature Has pro;i vided her, but her; sister, geese of the human family not only no protest, pake :i "Elated skirt, is of ruDDe: but actually from ichoipe an outselect auJ bottom to fit at wmch h at thP florine eiiuug, feathany as lu.v,li& out gosling-woulered c!oak a loud de- -' just quack a tie and fastenea atitne fiance. It might be interesting to trace not a,few domestic infelicities ,.Aor a Deu OL icamcx and of rubber, reaching half not a few disrupted households to a gTthe limbs and caught at the systematic disregard for the example L of : the "supporters," just as the stock-model above menthe over; fit smoothly tioned. There are men so ultra fastidThey p'jnd ankle and button at the side ious that they; cannot tolerate untidi'vcall buttons, easy to manipulate. ness even in their wives, and the underCl'.hk skirt a blouse of any sort wear of some o women is of , it"well-regulate- Man! i ; 1 f ke street, has an infant S3n who is just beginning to walk. Last week he LATEST DEVELOPMENTS! IN fell down stairs, so his mother bought a VARIOUS INDUSTRIAL FIELDS, gate to put at the top of the stairs. There is a little metal socket screwed of wheels or rollers. An observation-tubto each side of the stairs and the for Ivory Market Raising Submarine gate that may be fixed at any angle, is Boats California's Rocking; Stone fits into these. It was put up one day. one of; the features of this invention. San Francisco'i Big Gua Chemistry t is a tube, Wednesday, I think. It was Mr. Some large enough to hold a man, In body's night at the lodge and Mrs. who is drawn up to the highest end of Agriculture. Somebody remembered af ter'he had left the tube by a pulley and tackle. the house that he had not been told of N the summit of a Through the glass top he views the the gate. She was so exercised for fear low, rounded hill surroundings and directs the movehe wouldi fall over It when he came in near the town of ments of the boat. This craft is notthaVshe sat up for him. He was late, Cal., only suited to the uses of a torpedo-of Truckee,; very late, and she was very tired.) And but is useful for doing all sorts stands a rock thir- boat, under-watyet whenj he did come and realized how work, examining foundaty feet high and devotedly she, had waited up in lorder o tions, twenty-twraising wrecks and discovering feet in 10 save bm a tumble what do you think in much mysteries that has circumference, with the heartless man said? hitherto been Imperfectly understood or a perfectly level "Why, 'my dear," said he,' "why ididn't top. On the centre practically unknown. you just jlift the gate out?" of this level Jsurface Guns at Golden Gate. "Wasn't that just like a man?" rests, another rock, about the Golden Gate defense The: Post. Washington a facsimile of ithe other' on a smaller to place San Francisco in tne scale. To give an idea of the size of promise 1st of the places the stones, the bwner of the ground has n the world. The Fort fortified Plaid Wool and Velvet; bcoit Winheid A plaid street dress, in which red and built an observatory, two stories in o thirty-twwith brown predominate. The skirt is open height, and circular in form, which parapets are now armed and fourteen Rodman guns stands upon the larger of jthe two nch converted rifles. But the plans de stones and encloses the other.l. There by the army engineers provide is ample room inside of this building signed; for cutting: down the walls of the fort for several persons to stand, and on of changing the entire character or the roeiff, outside, a promenade! extends; and what will be left by the construction entirely around the observatory.' Sev- -; massive parapets of solid masonry and era! peculiarities of these strange stones he use of turrets, mounting the same are worthy df. note. Both are with big disappearing guns of the most are in identical position; approved type, and thus making it one they the apex of each points directly north, of the most formidable defensive works and every line and feature of the larger n existence. stone is perfectly reproduced in the The modern mortar is rifled and has ' smaller. a range of five miles, throwing a pro- Nor is this Ithe strangest part of the matter. The smaller rock weighs six teen tons, and is apparently as firm as the everlasting hills. The strongest man may push and tug in a' vain attempt to move it, unless he touches a certain spot; but if a child puts his little finger on this spot, with a gentle, pushing motion, the huge mass of gran- - Our dames and demoiselles have striven with all their to outdo their feathered friends might in out- wue PParei, and with not indifferent success, as a stroll up 'and down the streets of our great cities on a afternoon would conclusively bright prove xi mey would go a step' farther and emulate the same creatures in another point, tnet results would be favorable to the; peace of mind and heart of the dear creatures and bring more tranquility to the domestic1 fireside: Instead of this, they reverse the;conditions, and in placeof the Softest, finest and most delicate materials next! to the body, they possess themselves of a heterogeneous mass of cheap garments, of coarse fabric and sloppy workmanship, and save the down of toilet for the but-sid- e, says the New York Ledger. Even the goose has sense enough to protest Rainy Te Gown Ladiei'i i mgru-, ..ntl Velvet Untidyness tle T-l- Mrs. Somebody, who lives on fine birds." I ' jJnst j j Inventors seem never to become weary, In their efforts to construct some form of submarine crait. that will be at once manageable, safe; and caoable of You led me on, an then giv1 me de marble heart; you hav' took Men- Jez Gonzola 'cause he's a forrlnerdeny, Gilbert t if yer can (bitterly) Agnes, why did yer giv' me de frigid shook? Agnes (haughtily) Go thy ways, Gil bert Fitzherbert; or I'll sick my dorg on yer! j Things She Didn't Know. "I am going into a stock company, Emily," Mr. Rising announced with pardonablevpride. "Will you like that, John?", Mrs; Ris ing's question was- given with a tone if surprise. "Well, rather," returned Mr. Rising. , - "I shall be an Officer." "Oh, John, that's splendid. Will you wear a uniform?" Mrs. Rising asked ' with interest. "No, IJmily, the officers don't wear uniforms," replied Mr. Rising. "How did you get to be an officer, John?" Mrs. Rising asked a moment -- : later. "A majority of the stock elected me," Mr. Rising answered. "Will we have to live in the country, ' John?" "What put that in your head, ' ' ... ily?"1 ' . Em' De petier on account ji . the stock." a The "That'g curious notion, Emily. stocks are all right, A No. 1. No water in the concern. They want me her;e at tnougnt it would " ; headquarters." ; i "Why, John, I didn't suppose tkere was any stock without water." 'Precious little in these days, but Jthia on the market, land me on in the ground flor. they let Hello! there's the president now. lMni off,"! and Mr. .Rising joined his busily ness associate on the street. "It beats me," said Mrs. Rising, ad. ranks first-cla- ss she went about her household duties, "I don't think John's mind Is affected, but jif stock can vote, and the officers dw not wear; uniforms, I'd like to to. is world the Tsuppose what coming he meant city water would do' as well as the country, but men are crack-braine- d nn Rrnne tnines. i m manKiui i aoa i have to worry about business. It's all I can do to look after three meals a . day." Chicago Times-HeralSerious, but Not Contagious. -- d. Cultivating Bacteria. To the uninstructed mind, it may smack of absurdity to say that at no distant day the bacteria of butter and cheese will be cultivated as we now cultivate other commercial products. A writer on this subject says: "The fermentation of cream and of cheese is already as much of an art as the fermentation of malt In the manufacture of beer. In the curing of tobacco the same activity is discovered, and the day is not far distant when commerce in highbred tobacco bacteria will be an established fact. In short, we may look forward to the day when the bacteria active in agriculture will be carefully cultivatedand the bacterial herd book will be found along with those of the Jersey cow and the Norman horse." On a par with this is the sterilization of , products, which process is necessary before the thoroughbred bacteria is in-- : ' troduced. A sailor hat has the brim bound with velvet. A band of velvet fastened with a buckle passes around the crown; and there are enormous butterfly bows of spotted velvet front and back. Liz-Sa- Mag y, Mag, do you know imT Naw, his fambly jist moved In- ter our alley last week but his ma told de neighbors dat he is Interleckshualj nobody knows what dat is, but it must be a turrible painful disease, from do looks of him. Truth. of Intelligence. 'I thought you 'said this horse you sold me was an intelligent, reliable ani, mal." Is." "It "Why, it tries to get over the fenci every time it sees a girl In bloomers." "Yes. That's what shows its intelligence." Washington Star. A Gleam |