Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 June 1901 — WOMEN [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WOMEN

INCREASE OF UNMANLY MEN. H.S another dreadful catastrophe about to befall the human family? The last few years have given us the unwomanly woman—at least, so it Is proclaimed on the housetops. Will the next few years give us the unmanly man? He is making his approach quite as insidiously as did the unworn anly woman. Before we know It, he will have arrived, just as she did. Ages ago, it is said, a clever queen Invented trousers as a modest and sensible garment for her sex. Man saw their comfort, threw aside his togalike draperies, and appropriated those of the opposite sex. Behold the first unmanly man! Later, a woman of our own country invented bloqmers. Shortly after somebody invented the bicycle. Man cast an envious eye at the bloomer, then quietly grabbed it, called it “knickers,” and to-day in the costume of Mrs. Amelia Bloomer’s devising for the benefit of her own sex he parades the streets in what he calls “bicycle togs.” Surely it is a sad picture of unmanllness! , But once started on this alluring path, like the unwomanly woman, be knows not where to stop. Woman had a simple, unpretentious little garment called the shirtwaist. Last summer man regarded it with gloomy, envious eyes, and made so bold as to sneak a few, for which act he was vociferously applauded by his fellow-men. This summer he has captured the garment bodily, and the shirtwaist man will be far more familiar than the short-hair-ed, linen-collared woman. Alas, the unmanly man is growing apace! But it is not only in the matter of clothes that the unmanly man has proven bis title. Woman’s fields of labor he has Invaded, and is surely wresting them from her grasp. .In the good old days it was supposed to be woman’s special domain to make the garments wherewith her sisters were clothed. But now man has appropriated the needle, and the man dressmaker flourishes in the laud and is growing in numbers. The mysteries of a woman’s spring hat were, it is thought, only capable of being comprehended by the feminine mind. But man has likewise invaded this feminine domain, and the man milliner vies with the man dressmaker in trying to get your trade. The unmanly man is here quite as sure as is the unwomanly woman. It has been proven conclusively time and time again by the masculine critics of the unwomanly woman that it all depends upon these things. We therefore may look for the unmanly man to wax in numbers until he overruns the land for multitude.

To Breed Thoroughbred*. Few men On the turf were better known than the late James B. Ferguson, who served for years as starter at

the great meetings of the country. Before h 1 s death he had built up a fine estate in the blue grass, called “ K ingston,” where some of the most famous horses ever known on the turf

first saw the light. Since the death of her husband his widow has taken up bls work and has declared that she will do her best to keep “Kingston” up to its old standard. She Intends not only to raise thoroughbreds, but also to race them under her own name. Mrs. Ferguson was the favorite niece of the famous Price McGrath, of McGrathiana. and whqn she enters her horses she will revive the green and orange sash which he made famous., "Kingston” is now the home of some of the best known of thoroughbreds. The stables contain ninety box stalls, and almost all of them are filled. How Lona: Should the Baby Sleep. A table showing the amount of time a healthy, well-brought up baby spends each day In sleeping was brought out recently by an authority. It is as follows: For the first three weeks, 17 to 19 hours. At one month, 17 to 18 hours. At two months, 16 to 17 hours. At three months, 15 to 16 hours. At nine months, to hours. At twelve months, 13 to 14 hours. After this the child should sleep as long as possible—not less than eleven or twelve hours at night, and retain the custom of a midday sleep for at least three more years. All children require a great deal of sleep to make up for the wear and tear of the day. Until they have done growing a regular ten-hour night should be the rule. Gifts for Girl Gradnitn. Friends of the girl graduate should be careful to find out just what gift would be most welcome on her graduation day. Among gifts of jewelry the little gold wntch, with its chain, will always stand in high favor. Cuff links of uncut opals would be sure to please most girls. A belt clasp or buckle of the new rose gold would make an appropriate gift. Tire always useful stick pin Is popular with all women. The articles of jewelry that would please tbs girl graduates are endless. Another lrt»e of appropriate gifts is to be found in pretty accessories for

the bedroom. For instanoe, a bureau set of ivory with monogram in silver. An outfit tor a desk would also make an excellent graduation present Books with pretty, dainty bindings are just the thing. There are pictures innumerable which would please the average girl. If she is musical a banjo, guitar or mandolin would probably be very welcome. Under the bead of useful presents would come an umbrella, parasol, handkerchiefs or a new dress.

The needs of the woman who can make her own dress, but who isn't up to giving it a sufficiently elaborate finishing touch, are taken into consideration. Say, one has a dress of heavy linen. Well, here’js a sailor collar with elongated fronts. For variety’s sake it has a clever design done in white pique applique, and is just the touch that many a one will find her dress in need of. As a finish for a rather too plain tucked blouse, or any bodice, one who cannot afford a fine bolero and cannot like a cheap one, may make one for herself. Skill is the only requirement. Tucked net or batiste or grass linen will be found effective. And as for shape, this bolero ranges from a full-fledged jacket down to a mere band at the bust line. In the latter instance it is often Van Dyked at the top and the bottom. This design is sometimes more becoming the top is higher, ia low neck effect, with a round, turn-over, lace collar. In any case pointed or scalloped, will be an addition around the edge.

She Will Recover. Miss Maude Wright is a Vassar girl who took long walks to reduce her weight. Result, appendicitis and an

operation. Bqt she is recov erin g. Miss Wright has a horror! o f corpulency, and, fearing that she was getting too stout, she exercised violently In the gymnasium and walked from ten to twenty miles daily.

She would never post- maud x wbioht. pone her walks on account of the weather. She did not seem to lose much flesh, but gained none, and was apparently in excellent health, when attacked by appendicitis, which, the physicians at first declared, waa brought on by violent physical elections. Danger in Btockinga. In a recent number of the Lancet, Dr. F. W. Tunnicliffe reports two cases of dermatitis of the legs. After a careful study the physician concluded that the dye used in coloring the stockings worn by the sufferers was the cause of the poisoning. The black stockings were therefore submitted to Mr. O. Rosenheim, F. S. C., for chemical analysis. The chemist found arsenic in both specimens, which bad undoubtedly been introduced as sodium arsenate, which is extensively used aka fixing agent for mordants in dyeing processes. The poison had possibly been taken up by the system, aided by the actloK of perspiration. Foxes for We tding Cake. Wedding-cake boxes are in any design which the bride is pleased to order, if she gives the Instructions long enough In advance. At present, however, there is a tasteful preference for severe shapes, with dependence upon the best materials for distinction. Heavy “white water color" papers are the proper sort for the covering of boxes on the tops or sides of which the monograms, usually of both bride and bridegroom, are blended In felief, either in white or in gold and silver. Ribbons for tying the boxes' are of moire, taffeta or satin. To Clean Lac'. Fill a bottle with cold' water; draw a stocking tightly over ft, securing both ends firmly. Place the lace smoothly over the stocking and tack closely. Put the bottle in a kettle of cold water containing a few shaving of soap, and place over the fire to boll. Rinse in several waters and then drain and dry. When dry remove and place smoothly in a large book and press with weights. Very nice lace can be made to look like new by this process. Fruit Jelly. When combining fruit and gelatine In a fruit jelly, the pieces of fruit should be dipped in a little melted gelatine and pressed lightly against the side of mould before the jelly Is turned in. The fruit may be arranged in the mould, liquid Jelly poured between each layer and the fruit pushed down with a silver fork as the'Jelly lieglns to harden. Keep the reserve Jelly from hardening by setting in a dish of warm water. As each layer “sets,” add more fruit and more Jelly.

MRS. FERGUSON.